AI Expert Andrew Grill on Radio Leeds on the Future of Retail

Описание: Global AI Expert Andrew Grill spoke with BBC Radio Leeds about a new report in partnership with Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix looking at the future of retail.

AI butlers, anticipatory retail and the future of shopping. In this BBC Radio Leeds interview, Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill explores how artificial intelligence could soon be doing your shopping for you, without you lifting a finger.​

What this interview covers
New research showing more than a quarter of people would happily let AI make purchases up to £99, with no approval needed.​

How “anticipatory retail” will use images of your home, your past behaviour and patterns from millions of other shoppers to build smarter shopping lists and fill in the gaps you might miss.

Why AI-powered recommendations can save time on home moves and DIY projects, and how retailers like Kingfisher (owners of B&Q and Screwfix) are exploring these trends.​

Benefits and concerns
How AI agents could become personalised shopping butlers, learning your tastes over time and suggesting only what truly fits your style and needs.​

The environmental angle. using AI to avoid overspending and overbuying, and how more efficient models may help reduce the impact of AI itself.

The risks of over‑reliance on AI, from students outsourcing thinking to the broader fear of “forgetting” basic skills, and why critical thinking still matters.

Practical AI tips
A simple prompt trick. always ask AI to “justify your response” so you can see how it is thinking and decide whether to trust the answer.​

Why curiosity and vigilance are the best attitude to AI. using tools like ChatGPT as assistants rather than masters, and keeping humans in the loop.

Real examples of how AI visual search and recommendations already help Andrew save time in his everyday shopping.

If you enjoy futurism, practical AI and how technology is reshaping retail, this conversation is for you.

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