Andy Jassy says outside AI shopping agents are "still not great, nor more convenient than coming to a retailer directly"

FortuneOct 29, 5:20 PM PT

From Fortune: On Amazon's earnings call, Andy Jassy says outside AI shopping agents are “still not great, nor more convenient than coming to a retailer directly” — Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy told investors Thursday not to worry about bots invading its online store and rendering it useless.

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Source: Fortune (fortune.com)
Published: Oct 29, 5:20 PM PT
First seen here: Oct 29, 7:58 PM PT
Edition: Thursday, October 29, 2026, ranked 14
Status: A publication reported this; the company may not have confirmed it.
Why it’s here: Amazon's view on AI shopping agents matters to every brand selling online.
Topics: AI agents, Consumer

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