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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 27 MIN

AI bots can shop for you. But should we trust them?

from Cost of Living

AI agents can do all sorts of tasks for us — including shopping — but how do we know the bots are working for us, and not the company that made them? Plus, we ask if 99 cent price tags are finally being phased out, and make the case for why we might be in the golden age of free TV. So let's enjoy it while it lasts.

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