Shopping agents are a solution looking for a problem, argues Reddit user
pman6 · reddit · 2026-09-29
A Reddit user argues shopping agents like Meta Muse are a solution looking for a problem: writing and fine-tuning a detailed prompt takes longer than just searching yourself. Real purchase decisions rely on reading 1-star reviews, sniffing out fake ones, and gut judgment — things AI lacks. The author sees the agent push as tech companies throwing spaghetti, and questions whether the end goal is outsourcing every life task.
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