AI chatbots are recommending fake retail websites, study finds
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AI chatbots are recommending fake retail websites, study finds

The Verge · Nov 12, 2026

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AI chatbots are recommending fake retail websites, study finds
Tech November 12, 2026

Shoppers using AI chatbots to research products or find places to buy items could be directed to imposters and other risky websites, a new study found. The study conducted by IP protection firm Podqi and shared exclusively with The Verge prompted ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity with a handful of shopping-related questions involving a selection of […]

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