October 30th, 2025
LocalMovers.com Featured in CBS News on AI Agents and Consumer Risk
Founder Bretton Auerbach shares insights on protecting consumers as AI handles online transactions
LocalMovers.com and its founder Bretton Auerbach were featured in CBS News discussing the risks of AI agents handling transactions and how vetted moving networks can reduce customer risk.
San Francisco, CA, Apr. 27, 2026 — LocalMovers.com has been featured in CBS News as part of a national discussion on AI-powered agents and the risks they may introduce when handling consumer transactions.
LocalMovers.com was recently mentioned in CBS News in an article exploring the rapid rise of AI agents and how they are beginning to handle real-world tasks such as booking services and making purchases.
The article includes commentary from Bretton Auerbach, founder of LocalMovers.com, who highlights the risks consumers may face when AI systems interact with unverified service providers.
Why Trust Matters More in the Age of AI
As AI agents become more capable, they also introduce new challenges. When an AI system books a service or shares payment information, it may not be able to distinguish between a reputable company and a bad actor.
This creates a new category of consumer risk — one where automation can amplify mistakes if trust and verification are not built into the system.
How LocalMovers.com Reduces Risk
LocalMovers.com was built to simplify the process of finding reliable moving companies while prioritizing safety and trust. Instead of leaving users to navigate hundreds of options, the platform connects them with vetted movers and provides multiple quotes from trusted providers.
- Vetted and reviewed moving companies
- Multiple quotes from a single request
- Guided booking experience
- Transparent comparison process
This approach helps ensure that both humans and AI-driven systems interact only with reliable service providers.
Bridging AI and Human Oversight
LocalMovers.com combines automation with human oversight, offering a safer alternative to fully autonomous booking systems. As AI continues to evolve, this hybrid model is expected to play a critical role in protecting consumers.
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About LocalMovers.com
LocalMovers.com is an online moving marketplace that connects consumers with vetted local and long-distance movers. We are the only service that calls 5–10 licensed movers on your behalf to negotiate guaranteed fixed-price bids, at no cost to you. Our platform leverages massive performance datasets and AI-driven automation to ensure every customer gets the right mover at the right price. We serve all 50 U.S. states from our New York City headquarters at 79 Pine St, New York, NY 10005.
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