AI Shopping Is Killing Small Stores and Nobody Is Talking About It

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith uncover how AI powered shopping tools are quietly reshaping retail and pushing small businesses out of the market. The hosts explain how recommendation engines, automated pricing systems, and AI driven logistics give major retailers a huge advantage that smaller stores simply cannot match. They explore why local shops are struggling to compete, how AI is changing consumer habits, and why regulators are starting to worry about a future where a handful of tech giants control nearly all commerce. The conversation also covers the rise of algorithmic storefronts, disappearing retail jobs, and what solutions could help level the playing field. Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) and Joseph Smith #TalkThatTech #AI #Retail #Ecommerce #SmallBusiness #TechNews #FutureOfWork #Podcast