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title: "AI shopping agents may be steering Canadians toward higher prices — here's how to protect yourself and your wallet"
date: 2026-06-20
source: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a36d529a65d4bd6abb59ef00e327739&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-ca%2fmoney%2ftopstories%2fai-shopping-agents-may-be-steering-canadians-toward-higher-prices-here-s-how-to-protect-yourself-and-your-wallet%2far-AA268buI&c=14605520854326348394&mkt=en-us
description: "A new study found most AI models recommend expensive sponsored products over better deals — and Canadian shoppers are paying the price without knowing it ..."
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# AI shopping agents may be steering Canadians toward higher prices — here's how to protect yourself and your wallet

A new study found most AI models recommend expensive sponsored products over better deals — and Canadian shoppers are paying the price without knowing it ...

*Published: 2026-06-20*