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Opinion | To stay competitive, Chinese brands must learn to command agentic AI

SpeculationProductJul 17, 2026

Speakers at the Cannes Lions festival in France argued that AI agents are increasingly shaping consumer choice by curating recommendations based on price, quality, and individual preferences. Chinese brands face a new challenge as brand identity drifts from what companies intend to what AI agents generate. Strategies for agentic AI differ significantly from social media and search engine optimisation, requiring new tools to regain influence over consumer decisions.

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