05/10/2026
This is extremely valuable information for all of us, whether buying or selling. As a consumer, we must be careful about online shopping, especially in an age of artificial intelligence. As a business owner, it's imperative to establish, cultivate and maintain a high level of trust with your customer base. As the owner of Carmen's Unique Designs, I am responsible for the creation of the items my small online boutique offers, as well as the photography and website maintenance. Genuine photographs are used to depict my hand crafted items and professionally printed items. I personally write the descriptions of each item I design, create, and have professionally printed for presentation on my website. I do not use A.I. for my small business. Artificial Intelligence may be more efficient, but it's also much 'colder' and less 'human' than a real person. Please be careful:
ABC News’ reports on the growing trend of online companies using AI-generated backstories to play on customers’ emotions and charge premium prices.