#484 - Will Amazon Keep Blocking AI? And Big TikTok Shop Shipping Issue | Weekly Buzz 1/2/26

Amazon may soon let ChatGPT shop on its site. Here’s what sellers need to change quickly. Plus USPS shipping updates for TikTok Shop and more in this week’s Weekly Buzz.   We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.   Amazon faces 'leader's dilemma' — fight AI shopping bots or join them https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/24/amazon-faces-a-dilemma-fight-ai-shopping-agents-or-join-them.html TikTok Shop tightens Postal Service shipping options for sellers https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/tiktok-shop-usps-label-requirements-change/806303/ TikTok Shop offers incentives to new sellers, as U.S. uncertainty is finally over https://digiday.com/marketing/tiktok-shop-offers-incentives-to-new-sellers-as-u-s-uncertainty-is-finally-over/ TikTok Shop is offering substantial US incentives again. Start your account now and sign up through Helium 10’s special link at http://h10.me/ttstart Amazon Hid FBA Listings Regionally for Two Months https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2025/12/14/amazon-hid-fba-listings-regionally-for-two-months/ The Weekly Buzz has moved to the AM/PM Podcast, while the Serious Sellers Podcast now focuses on real seller and brand stories from Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and Shopify entrepreneurs. We’re holding an open casting call! If you’ve hit meaningful success and want to be featured in the Serious Sellers Podcast, email your story to [email protected] In episode 484 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley talks about: 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Amazon Vs. AI 03:46 - TikTok Shop USPS Issues 06:28 - TikTok Shop Listing Conversion 08:51 - TikTok Shop Incentives 10:06 - Amazon Hid Listings? 15:06 - Podcast Invite