Amazon sues Perplexity AI over unauthorized shopping agent

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI to prevent the startup’s Comet browser agent from making purchases on its platform. The case, filed in San Francisco federal court accuses Perplexity of computer fraud for failing to disclose when its AI agent shops on behalf of users, violating Amazon’s terms of service. The lawsuit follows …

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PayPal to integrate its payment service into ChatGPT

PayPal has partnered with OpenAI to embed its digital wallet directly into ChatGPT. The agreement allows users to purchase items they discover through the artificial intelligence tool. Hugh Son reports for CNBC that the deal was finalized just now and is set to launch next year. The integration enables PayPal’s consumer and merchant networks to …

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How online shops need to adjust their content strategy for AI commerce

Content for online shops needs to change because its audience is changing: Your next “customer” might not be a human but an AI. You think this seems far-fetched? It’s not. It is a shift happening right now. The way people discover, compare, and buy products is being changed by AI assistants like ChatGPT, AI search …

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Google makes AI image search more conversational

Google is updating its AI Mode for image search, enabling users to find images with conversational and vague descriptions. The Verge reports that the feature aims to make online shopping feel more natural. According to a company announcement, users can describe what they are looking for “like the way you’d talk to a friend”. This …

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OpenAI improves shopping feature for ChatGPT users

OpenAI has introduced Instant Checkout, allowing users to purchase products directly through its ChatGPT chatbot. Ashley Capoot reports for CNBC. The feature initially supports single-item purchases from U.S. Etsy sellers and is available to all U.S. ChatGPT users. More than one million Shopify merchants, including brands like Skims and Glossier, will join the platform soon. …

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Perplexity partners with PayPal for in-chat shopping

Perplexity AI is integrating PayPal to enable direct purchases within its chat interface. According to MacKenzie Sigalos from CNBC, U.S. customers will soon be able to book travel, buy products, and secure concert tickets without leaving the platform. PayPal will handle payment processing, shipping, tracking, and invoicing through one-click purchases with passkey checkout. This move …

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ChatGPT adds shopping feature to compete with Google

OpenAI has launched a new shopping feature within ChatGPT that allows users to search for products and make purchases. According to Reece Rogers from WIRED, the feature will be available to all users, whether logged in or not. When users select a product, they will be redirected to the merchant’s website to complete their purchase. …

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Amazon tests AI shopping and health assistants for personalized recommendations

Amazon is testing new generative AI tools to enhance its e-commerce offerings, including a shopping assistant called Interests AI and a health-focused chatbot. As reported by Annie Palmer for CNBC, these features are currently available to a subset of users. Interests AI allows customers to describe their needs conversationally, generating curated product selections based on …

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Perplexity’s AI shopping assistant gets mixed results

As reported a few weeks ago, Perplexity has introduced an AI-powered shopping assistant for its US subscribers that aims to automate online purchases. The new service allows the AI to navigate retail websites, search for products, and complete checkout processes on behalf of customers. The system uses Stripe’s payment infrastructure to generate single-use debit cards …

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Perplexity launches one-click shopping service for US subscribers

AI-powered search engine Perplexity has introduced a new shopping feature that enables direct purchases through its platform for Pro subscribers in the United States. As reported by Ivan Mehta, the service integrates with various sellers, including Shopify merchants, to provide product recommendations, pricing details, and one-click checkout capabilities. The feature displays visual cards with product …

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