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flag Amazon’s AI tool "Shop Direct" auto-lists third-party products without consent, angering small sellers.

flag Amazon is testing a new AI feature called "Shop Direct" that automatically lists third-party products on its platform using public website data, enabling purchases via a "Buy for Me" button without merchants' consent. flag Over 180 small businesses reported unauthorized listings, inaccurate product details, and unexpected orders, sparking backlash over lack of transparency and consent. flag While Amazon claims the tool helps businesses reach more customers and requires no commission, critics argue it undermines brand control and contradicts Amazon’s past opposition to data scraping. flag The initiative is part of Project Starfish, aiming to turn Amazon into a global product information hub by indexing 200,000 external sites.

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