Ai Shopping news and trends

Why AI Shopping Is Still Just a Smarter Search Bar
artificial intelligence // March 18, 2026

More than a year ago, I asked AI to help me buy a toaster. Not to browse. I knew exactly what I wanted, down to the brand, and I gave the LLM every advantage a real buyer could offer. I wanted to test whether I...

Amazon Tightens Platform Access as AI Shopping Agents Expand
Amazon // December 24, 2025

Amazon is moving quickly to contain a new threat to its eCommerce dominance as AI-powered shopping bots begin to reshape how consumers discover and buy products online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Walmart Considers Ads in Chatbot
Walmart // November 25, 2025

Walmart is reportedly considering placing ads in its artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant, Sparky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Pinterest Launches AI Shopping Assistant and Gen AI Controls
artificial intelligence // October 31, 2025

 Visual search-and-discovery platform Pinterest is turning inspiration into action. The company on Thursday (Oct. 30) introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant and upgraded its boards with generative technology that personalizes recommendations and surfaces shoppable products in real time. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amazon Tightens Platform Access as AI Shopping Agents Expand

December 24, 2025
Amazon is moving quickly to contain a new threat to its eCommerce dominance as AI-powered shopping bots begin to reshape how consumers discover and buy products online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Walmart Considers Ads in Chatbot

November 25, 2025
Walmart is reportedly considering placing ads in its artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant, Sparky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon Launches Lens Live, Expands AI-Powered Shopping Features

September 09, 2025
Amazon has announced the debut of Lens Live, a new visual search feature intended to make product discovery faster and more interactive in its shopping app. Get the Full Story...

OpenAI Turns ChatGPT Into Shopping Assistant With New Commerce Features

April 28, 2025
OpenAI said Monday (April 28) that it began rolling out features that make it easier and faster to “find, compare and buy products” in its ChatGPT chatbot. Get the Full...