AI Shopping Agents Challenge Retailers’ Control Over Digital Advertising

The rapid development of artificial intelligence shopping agents could change one of the most profitable aspects of online retail: the ability of major retailers to influence what consumers discover and purchase. For companies such as Amazon and Walmart, digital advertising is no longer simply an additional source of revenue. It has become an important part…

Texas Political Shift Raises New Risks for Musk’s Business Expansion

Elon Musk’s growing business empire in Texas could face a more complicated regulatory and political environment following the Democratic Party’s gains in the November midterm elections. The defeat of Republican Governor Greg Abbott by Democrat Gina Hinojosa, alongside the Democrats’ capture of both chambers of Congress, has created fresh uncertainty for companies whose expansion plans…