E-Commerce — AI Integration Accelerates Across E-Commerce Stack as MIT Flags Governance Gaps in Autonomous Purchasing

E-Commerce · 2026-02-25

The e-commerce industry is experiencing a fundamental restructuring around AI integration, with autonomous systems moving rapidly from advisory to transactional roles before governance frameworks can catch up. MIT researchers have identified critical gaps in accountability and operational rules for AI agents conducting purchases, highlighting a pressing need for industry standards. This…