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The race to revolutionize online shopping with AI is accelerating. Following OpenAI’s integration of instant checkout in ChatGPT, developers are now tackling product discovery. A new AI agent, dubbed ‘Shop Scout GPT,’ is designed to autonomously search Amazon, compare listings, rank them by relevance based on user needs, and provide concise summaries. This experiment explores the viability of AI agents acting as trusted shopping researchers, potentially streamlining the purchasing process. The creator is actively soliciting user feedback, particularly focusing on the potential benefits and crucial safeguards needed to ensure user trust as AI agents become increasingly autonomous in the realm of online commerce. The project was initially shared on Reddit, sparking further discussion about the future of AI-driven shopping.