Have fun giving AI your credit card

To be clear, the title of this post is deliberate sarcasm.

As marketing researchers who study how AI affects consumer behavior, we believe we’re seeing the beginning of the biggest shift in how people shop since smartphones arrived. Most people have no idea it’s happening…

For three decades, the internet has worked the same way: You want something, you Google it, you compare options, you decide, you buy. You’re in control…

Soon comes “autopilot AI,” where AI makes purchases for you with minimal input from you. “Order flowers for my anniversary next week.” ChatGPT checks your calendar, remembers preferences, processes payment and confirms delivery.

Each phase adds convenience but gives you less control. - The Conversation