This was such a fascinating read! I always know what I’m looking for when I shop for clothing and don’t use Google Shopping or Amazon. I primarily use Google Image search/Images to find the exact item I’m trying to track down secondhand.
Thank you so much! I checked out Phia and signed up for your beta. Love what y'all are building! I'm a resale fanatic so looking forward to testing it out. I'm also working on a piece about visual search as part 2 in this AI series. I'd love to feature your POV, so will reach out via DM.
This was such an amazing piece! My main ethical dilemma with AI and the shopping experience is how it strips away individuality. Companies like Amazon, for example, design their marketplaces to keep customers engaged for as long as possible. Their algorithms often prioritize expensive options or subtly nudge consumers toward spending more, making it difficult to feel like our decisions are truly our own.
As you pointed out, decisions made far removed from consumers trickle down to affect us profoundly, often without our awareness. With AI shaping not only what we see but how we evaluate it, the balance between personalization and manipulation feels increasingly blurred. How can companies ensure they respect individuality while maximizing profits?
I love how you summed it up: "the balance between personalization and manipulation feels increasingly blurred." I don't have an answer but I'm curious to explore solutions from companies outside of big tech, like Daydream AI, that are consumer-focused. Thank you for reading!
This was such a fascinating read! I always know what I’m looking for when I shop for clothing and don’t use Google Shopping or Amazon. I primarily use Google Image search/Images to find the exact item I’m trying to track down secondhand.
Big fan of this article, lots to come in the space ❤️
Thank you so much! I checked out Phia and signed up for your beta. Love what y'all are building! I'm a resale fanatic so looking forward to testing it out. I'm also working on a piece about visual search as part 2 in this AI series. I'd love to feature your POV, so will reach out via DM.
This was such an amazing piece! My main ethical dilemma with AI and the shopping experience is how it strips away individuality. Companies like Amazon, for example, design their marketplaces to keep customers engaged for as long as possible. Their algorithms often prioritize expensive options or subtly nudge consumers toward spending more, making it difficult to feel like our decisions are truly our own.
As you pointed out, decisions made far removed from consumers trickle down to affect us profoundly, often without our awareness. With AI shaping not only what we see but how we evaluate it, the balance between personalization and manipulation feels increasingly blurred. How can companies ensure they respect individuality while maximizing profits?
I love how you summed it up: "the balance between personalization and manipulation feels increasingly blurred." I don't have an answer but I'm curious to explore solutions from companies outside of big tech, like Daydream AI, that are consumer-focused. Thank you for reading!
Thanks so much! And I’m obsessed with AI and how to use to improve consumer experiences.