AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic Amazon’s New AI Shops the Web for You
Apr 8, 2025
Amazon's new AI 'Buy for Me' feature allows users to shop from third-party websites right through the app. This innovation promises to revolutionize the online shopping experience. The tool helps direct customers to alternative sites when products are out of stock, aiming to maintain Amazon’s dominance. The podcast dives into how generative AI enhances shopping by personalizing decisions rather than automating them. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and trust issues that arise when integrating AI into purchasing.
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Amazon's Data Play
- Amazon's new "Buy For Me" AI agent shops on other websites if an item is out of stock on Amazon.
- This gives Amazon valuable data on customer preferences and keeps payment processing in-house.
Amazon Eating the World
- This strategy lets Amazon potentially strike deals with third-party retailers for a cut of the sales.
- It positions Amazon as the central hub for all online shopping, even for items they don't directly sell.
Competition in AI Shopping
- Amazon's "Buy For Me" competes with AI shopping tools like Perplexity.
- To stay competitive, Amazon needs to offer a comprehensive shopping experience, even if it means directing users to external sites.