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Dec 1, 2025

Rufus the AI: How Amazon's Robo-Salesman Coerced Black Friday Shoppers Into Buying Things They'll Regret by January

Discover how Amazon's AI chatbot Rufus used exaggerated tactics to skyrocket Black Friday sales, turning shoppers into impulse buyers with a mix of humor and absurdity. A satirical look at tech-driven consumerism.

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