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Anthropic made AI agents shop each other. By the end, you'll see why this tiny test could change online shopping.
So, Anthropic built a small market where AI agents could buy and sell for people. Sounds nerdy, but stay with me. One agent could act like a buyer, another could act like a seller. They could talk, compare stuff, and make a deal.
But, this wasn't just a toy chat. It was a real test of whether software can handle simple jobs we do every day. Think ordering snacks, booking a tool, or restocking office paper.
Three things make this matter. First, agents can shop fast. Second, they don't sleep. Third, they can work for both sides at once, buyer and seller.
But, that's also the scary part. If this works, your next customer might not be a person at all. It might be their AI helper. But, the twist is your sales rep could be an AI, too.