Shopify Now Lets AI Shop for You at a Billion Stores
You could soon have a personal shopper that never sleeps—and it's free.
Shopify just made it possible for AI assistants to shop for you. Instead of browsing websites yourself, you can now tell an AI what you want—like "find a birthday gift under $50"—and it will search over a billion products on Shopify and buy them for you. You connect the AI to your Shop account, set rules like budget limits or fast shipping, and approve each purchase. It's like having a personal shopper that works 24/7.
Why does this matter? For busy people, it could save hours of scrolling and comparing. Imagine telling your AI to reorder your favorite shampoo or find the best deal on a gift. It's not just about convenience—it's about time. And since Shopify powers millions of stores, this could change how we shop online. The AI can even check out using Shop Pay, so you don't have to enter payment details each time.
But there's a catch: you have to trust the AI with your shopping decisions. While you approve each purchase, the AI might still make mistakes or miss better deals. Also, not all AI assistants are equally good at shopping. And some big companies like Amazon aren't happy about this—they're fighting over whether AIs should be allowed to shop for you. So while this is a big step, it's also the start of a bigger battle over who controls your shopping cart.
For now, it's an experiment. But if it works, it could mean less time shopping and more time for what you love. Just keep an eye on your budget—and your AI.
- Shopify now lets any AI assistant buy from over a billion products on your behalf.
- You set rules like budget and shipping speed, and approve each purchase.
- This could save time but requires trusting AI with your shopping and money.
Why It Matters
This could save you hours of shopping and make buying easier, but you'll need to trust AI with your wallet.