AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm
05-09-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au

AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm

Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.
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