Clark Stinks! & The Hidden Danger of AI Shopping Bots

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, many of us are getting more comfortable using artificial intelligence in our daily lives. While AI can be an incredibly useful tool, a dangerous new trend is emerging that could cost you serious money: AI shopping bots. Before you let an AI bot handle your wallet, you need to understand the hidden agenda at play. All this and more on the July 24, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your opinions or questions: https://clark.com/clarkstinks/ https://clark.com/ask/ https://clark.com/about-consumer-acti... 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Clark Stinks - More Apartments Mean a Healthier Housing Market, Not an Overbuilt One (Eric, North Carolina) 03:56 - Clark Stinks - Why Chase a Credit Score Instead of Living Debt-Free? (John, South Dakota) 08:37 - Clark Stinks - A Better Way to Manage Streaming Subscription Deals (Diane, Massachusetts) 10:36 - Clark Stinks - Credit Card Interest Rates Don't Matter If You Never Carry a Balance (Russ, Connecticut) 11:42 - Clark Stinks - Should Landlords Pay for Tenant Background Checks? (Kurt, Arizona) 13:09 - Clark Stinks - Should You Move Your 529 Plan to Cash Before College? (Jeff, Colorado) 15:40 - Clark Stinks - An Easy Way to Use Up Small Gift Card Balances (Robert, North Carolina) 17:14 - Clark Stinks - Clark, It's Time to Switch to an iPhone! (David, Nevada) 21:09 - The Hidden Danger of AI Shopping Bots 26:18 - Ask Clark - Is It Safe to Consolidate All Your Investments at One Brokerage? (Debra, Missouri) 29:03 - Ask Clark - Why Would a Business Equipment Loan Require You to Return the Equipment? (Crystal, Florida) 32:06 - Ask Clark - Watch Out for Sneaky Rental Car Toll Convenience Fees (Matt, Nevada) Clark.com: Advice You Can Trust: SUBSCRIBE:    / clark   Listen To The Clark Howard Podcast: https://clark.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lrwhe2... iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/8-the-... Follow Us for More Money Tips: Website: https://clark.com/ Podcast: https://clark.com/podcasts/ Newsletter: https://clark.com/newsletters/ Instagram:   / theclarkdotcom   Facebook:   / clarkhoward   Need Consumer Advice? The Consumer Action Center is a free resource for advice on money and consumer issues. Call 636-49C-LARK (636-492-5275) and a member of Team Clark will assist you as soon as possible. The Consumer Action Center is available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. If you found this video valuable, give it a like. If you know someone who needs to see it, share it. Leave a comment below with your thoughts. Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. Our Promise to You: At Clark.com and ClarkDeals.com, we do not get paid for endorsements or reviews of any product or service, nor do we allow advertisers to place paid content on our sites. More information: https://clark.com/ad-disclosure/