Car owners are bullish on AI agents repairing the US auto industry - here's why

gremlin/Getty Images AI agents are poised to transform consumer search and discovery, according to ARK, an investment management firm in St. Petersburg, Fla. Embedded in the operating systems of consumer hardware, AI agents empower consumers to delegate all discovery and research to AI -- a massive time-saver. Curated AI results will contextualize digital ad impressions. Also: How AI agents will significantly improve employee productivity And it doesn't stop at search and discovery. AI agents will also disrupt online shopping. AI-mediated shopping is likely to approach 25% of addressable online sales globally by 2030, according to ARK. The growing use of AI agents in consumer shopping should streamline product discovery, personalization, and purchasing. ARK research suggests that AI agents could facilitate nearly $9 trillion in global gross online consumption by 2030. Digital wallets are positioned for continued share gains in e-commerce. ARK's research suggests that digital walle ... Read full article.