Amazon AI Turns Your Text Into Custom Merch in 5 Seconds
Amazon launched a free AI design tool inside Alexa for Shopping on June 8, 2026 that generates custom merchandise artwork in under 5 seconds. The same week, Amazon cut creator royalties by 58% and slashed seller approval rates to 30-40%. The consumer wins big. The independent creator economy doesn’t.
Amazon Is Using AI Images in Search and It Should Scare You
Amazon is now showing AI generated product photos in search results, affecting over 4.8 billion searches a month. Sellers are losing control of their brand visuals and most buyers have no idea it’s happening. Here’s what it means for your money.