What Happened
The AI-powered shopping rivalry is heating up as Google and OpenAI launch new features to help you buy things while interacting with their chatbots.
Why It Matters
Now, Google is teaming up with Gap Inc to allow its Gemini AI assistant to purchase clothes on your behalf from any of its stores, which include Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, while OpenAI launched an updated shopping interface in ChatGPT.
Key Details
- With Google's new partnership, you may see products from one of Gap's brands if you're asking Gemini for shopping suggestions, along with an option to purchase the item without leaving the chatbot.
- Similar to Walmart and Target, which also let u … Read the full story at The Verge.
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The AI-powered shopping rivalry is heating up as Google and OpenAI launch new features to help you buy things while interacting with their chatbots. Now, Google is teaming up with Gap Inc to allow its Gemini AI assistant to purchase clothes on your behalf from any of its stores, which include Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, while OpenAI launched an updated shopping interface in ChatGPT. With Google's new partnership, you may see products from one of Gap's brands if you're asking Gemini for shopping suggestions, along with an option to purchase the item without leaving the chatbot. Similar to Walmart and Target, which also let u … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge
