THERE ARE REASONS TO BE BULLISH ABOUT AI CHAT ADS

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AI chat ads could reshape retail media, but their success is uncertain. OpenAI and Google are testing ads in ChatGPT and Gemini, while Amazon and Walmart explore AI-powered shopping. Experts say AI ads could combine strong intent and deep user knowledge, offering personalized experiences if they feel helpful rather than pushy. Retailers want to stay the merchant of record and control logistics, limiting AI's transactional role. Widespread adoption could disrupt retail media by capturing intent and transaction data, but user experience and partner balance remain key challenges.