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10 hours agoAI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself
AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
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The majority of AI products remain tethered to a single, monolithic UI pattern: the chat box. While conversational interfaces are effective for exploration and managing ambiguity, they frequently become suboptimal when applied to structured professional workflows. To move beyond "bolted-on" chat, product teams must shift from asking where AI can be added to identifying the specific user intent and the interface best suited to deliver it.