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Shipt becomes the latest delivery app with an AI shopping assistant

TechCrunch · AIby Aisha Malik ()1 min read1 · 1 read
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Target-owned delivery platform Shipt launched Ask Shipt, an AI shopping assistant that turns prompts and dish photos into ready-to-buy carts.

Shipt, the same-day delivery platform owned by Target, announced Ask Shipt, an AI assistant that converts text prompts, budget constraints, and uploaded dish photos into customized shopping carts. It follows similar 2026 launches from Instacart (Clementine), Uber Eats, and DoorDash. Target.com has separately added AI features such as photo search and review summaries. The tool is available now in the Shipt app and on Shipt.com.

Key facts
  • Ask Shipt converts prompts, budgets, and dish photos into purchasable carts
  • Joins Instacart's Clementine, Uber Eats, and DoorDash AI assistants
  • Builds on Target.com AI features like photo search and review summaries
  • Available now in the Shipt app and on Shipt.com
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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.

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By Aisha Malik · techcrunch.com

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