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    AI Shopping Helper

    Smart purchases. Save money + time.

    Use cases

    • Compare products: "Best electric razor under $200?"
    • Read product reviews: "Summarize Yelp reviews for X."
    • Find alternatives: "What's like Y but cheaper?"
    • Negotiate: "Help me reply to seller about price."
    • Decide: "Pros + cons of buying X."
    • Senior-specific recommendations.

    ChatGPT example

    • "I'm 70 years old. I need a new phone."
    • "Important: large screen, easy to use, loud."
    • "Budget $400."
    • "Recommend top 3 with reasons."
    • AI compares + ranks.
    • Add: "Where to buy + best price?"

    Best AI for shopping

    • ChatGPT-4 — premium info ($20/mo).
    • Claude AI — good for analysis.
    • Google Gemini — connects search.
    • Microsoft Copilot — built into Windows.
    • Perplexity — cited sources.
    • Free tiers exist for all.

    Honey + browser

    • Honey — auto-applies coupons.
    • Camelizer — Amazon price history.
    • Rakuten — cashback.
    • Capital One Shopping.
    • Built-in Google Chrome / Firefox.
    • Save 10-20% average.

    Verify AI suggestions

    • AI sometimes wrong — verify.
    • Check current price on website.
    • Read recent reviews yourself.
    • Ask AI: "Cite your sources."
    • Watch for outdated info.
    • Trust + verify.

    Senior-specific search

    • Add "for seniors" or "65+".
    • "Senior-friendly" — gets adapted recommendations.
    • "Easy to use" — simplified options.
    • "Large display" — easier reading.
    • "Reliable" — long-lasting.
    • AI tailors based on your needs.

    Skepticism healthy

    AI sometimes recommends sponsored products. Sometimes outdated. Sometimes wrong. AI is research starting point, not final word. Cross-reference with Consumer Reports, Wirecutter, NYTimes Wirecutter. Local store advice — still valuable. Family member opinion. AI helps narrow choices, doesn't eliminate research.