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Feb 2025
37m 51s

The Death of Ecommerce Jobs? AI vs. Huma...

The Ecommerce Playbook
About this episode

AI is rapidly changing the ecommerce landscape, automating tasks once handled by humans and raising the question—are ecommerce jobs at risk? In this episode, we dive deep into the future of AI in ecommerce, breaking down how AI is transforming everything from inventory management to ad buying, and whether human expertise can still compete.

  • Will AI completely replace ecommerce jobs?

  • What skills will still be valuable in an AI-driven world?

  • How can brands use AI to their advantage instead of fearing it?

Join us as we explore the pros, cons, and potential future of AI in ecommerce. Is this the end of human-led ecommerce, or just the beginning of a new era?

Show Notes:

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