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How AI shopping agents could change the way consumers buy everything online
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A notable percentage of US shoppers utilized this technology in June 2026. Artificial intelligence is altering online shopping habits.
Artificial intelligence is altering online shopping habits. A significant increase in traffic from AI tools to online stores has been observed. Compared to the same period last year, this traffic has grown substantially.
Experts have noted a rise in consumers using generative AI for shopping. A notable percentage of US shoppers utilized this technology in June 2026.
Further information on this trend is available, including details on the concept of agentic commerce and its associated spending, which analysts are currently monitoring.
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Category: business Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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