With this launch, Shipt joins a growing list of delivery platforms baking AI assistants into their apps. Just this morning, Instacart launched a new called Clementine, while and have also introduced similar AI assistants this year.
Users can ask the assistant to do things like “Create a cart for my Saturday tailgate for 25 people and include some brunch items,” or “Build a cart for easy school lunches and after-school snacks,” Shipt says.
They can also upload a photo of a dish they saw online or at a restaurant, and the assistant will identify and add all of the ingredients to a cart. Additionally, users can ask for ideas based on their budget, such as a weeknight meal for a family of five under $35.
The tool’s launch follows the recent addition of , including AI-powered photo search, customer review summaries, and other personalized shopping experiences.
Ask Shipt is available now in the Shipt app and on Shipt.com.