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AI shopping carts could drive up your grocery bill
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Instacart's Caper Carts, which use artificial intelligence to track items and assist shoppers, are associated with a 32 percent increase in customer spending, according to new research. The carts are expanding across U.S. grocery stores. The research did not specify whether higher spending resulted from the cart's functionality, increased item visibility, or other factors.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/ai-shopping-carts-drive-up-grocery-bill
