Should you trust AI agents with your holiday shopping? Here’s what experts want you to know

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• AI agents can place orders for you and find deals, saving time. 
• But experts wonder whether the risks outweigh the benefits.
• AI agents can also impact retailer traffic. 

In late October, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser with ChatGPT at its core. In Agent Mode, it can perform actions on your behalf, such as pulling together an online order. Elyse Betters Picaro, Senior Contributing Editor…