AI Shopping Agents: How to Prepare for the Rise of Agentic Commerce S1 EP22

In this episode of Bot Boundaries, co‑hosts Jackie and Katie dive into the rise of agentic shopping and how AI is reshaping the future of e‑commerce for consumers and brands. They break down what Meta’s Hatch, Google, Shopify, and Amazon are building, what it means for brand data and customer relationships, and why privacy and trust are becoming bigger factors in AI‑powered shopping. They also touch on how these shifts affect retargeting, customer journeys, and the competitive landscape across major platforms. And to wrap it up, they have some fun in their “Love It or Leave It” segment, this time debating AI’s growing role in music. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bot-boundaries/id1867232401Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLKXXC3qnZ48UGkaT8DsQ?si=d026514efbc14203Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@botboundariesFollow us on Instagram: @BotBoundariesFollow us on TikTok: @BotBoundariesFollow us on LinkedIn: @BotBoundariesOur website: www.botboundaries.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Agentic Shopping02:43 Meta's AI Shopping Agent: Hatch05:25 The Race for Agentic Shopping08:22 Impact on Brands and Marketers11:06 Data and Customer Relationships in AI Commerce14:00 Challenges in AI Integration for Commerce16:46 The Future of Agentic Shopping19:51 Trust and Customer Relationships22:38 AI in Music and Entertainment25:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsReference links to explore key topics discussed in this episode: Android Central - Meta's AI plans look agentic with a potential Instagram bot that shops for youInstagram eMarketer - Meta readies AI shopping agents for Instagram to rival TikTok ShopFast Company - Shop til you bot: Google, OpenAI, and the race to build agentic commerceeMarketer - FAQ on agentic commerce: How brands should act nowUS Chamber of Commerce - How Agentic AI Will Transform Consumer-Driven Companies in 2026