Walmart's new AI shopping agents promise convenience and smarter purchases. But will they serve consumers' interests—or those of retailers and technology companies? Imagine telling an artificial intelligence assistant that you…
Is AI Charging You More Than Your Neighbor? The FTC Wants Answers
Federal regulators are investigating whether major retailers, airlines, and app-based companies use personal information to determine what customers pay—and what gig workers earn. The question is whether two people could…
Your Smart Home Has a Memory. Can You Make It Forget?
Smart speakers, security cameras, televisions, and connected appliances can collect information about our daily lives. Here is what they may remember—and how to take back control. Your home may know…