In a statement to FOX Local, Amazon said that the suggestion of intentionally withholding country-of-origin information is incorrect. The study found that both chatbots were generally capable of identifying inconsistencies, demonstrating that Amazon and Walmart possess the technical ability to flag potentially deceptive country-of-origin claims. The suggestion that we intentionally withhold country-of-origin information from customers is incorrect," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. AI tools surge onlineDig deeper:The findings revive broader debates over AI-powered shopping assistants, which retailers increasingly view as tools to personalize recommendations and boost consumer spending. Last year, the FTC urged Walmart and Amazon ⁠to crack down on third-party sellers' "Made in USA" claims, citing company policies requiring sellers to provide accurate information.