[rplnt]

> for the sake of making consumerism more efficient

If only. This wave of AI integrations is primarily focused on pleasing (potential) investors.

[benreesman]

If only.

This wave of AI integrations is happening in a context/framework for normalizing naked avarice so that preposterous power can be concentrated in the hands of the rich and dubiously ethical.

[WillAdams]

You need customers who bring in money to please investors over the long-haul.