Shopping AIs Can Spot Suspicious “Made in USA” Contradictions, but Buyers May Never See the Warning

A Columbia Law School investigation found that Amazon and Walmart shopping assistants could identify contradictions between “Made in USA” claims and origin details in tested listings, yet the platforms did not consistently surface those warnings. The audit demonstrates an accountability gap, but chatbot answers do not prove corporate intent. Shopping AIs Can Spot Suspicious “Made in USA” Contradictions, but Buyers May Never See the Warning