Brit competition cops warn AI agents may not be 'faithful servants' to consumers

The Register
Mar 10, 2026, 5:30 am89 ptsTrending
Autonomous assistants could manipulate choices, push pricier deals, and prioritize their creators Britain's competition watchdog says the next wave of agentic AI assistants could end up nudging people toward worse deals, manipulating choices, or quietly prioritizing the interests of the companies behind them.…

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