Shopping on Amazon or Walmart? Why you shouldn't rely on their AI assistants just yet

Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study says

Amazon Alexa and Walmart Sparky can detect false "Made in USA" labels but retailers aren't flagging them, according to a study by ex-FTC chair Lina Khan. Business incentives override compliance: the AI is deployed to boost conversions rather than enforce governance, creating regulatory and reputational exposure for both retailers.