AI Shopping Assistants Poised to Transform British Retail – Worldpay research shows 31% of UK shoppers willing to let AI handle online purchases, climbing to 45% for ages 18-34. Projections suggest £29 billion in AI-driven spending by 2030. Actionable insight: Start evaluating which retailers offer AI shopping features—adoption is accelerating.

DEEPX Hardware Wins WEF Recognition – South Korean DEEPX claimed the WEF MINDS 2025 Award for ultra-efficient AI chips achieving 2x GPU performance at under 5 watts. Their collaboration with Hyundai robotics lab demonstrates real-world deployment. What it means: Factory automation becomes dramatically more affordable and practical.

Amazon Stops Perplexity Shopping Agent – Amazon sent cease-and-desist to Perplexity AI halting automated purchases through its AI agent. Critical reminder: Audit permissions granted to third-party AI tools immediately—never authorize open purchasing access.