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Pinterest leverages AI to streamline fashion e-commerce

Pinterest is making a calculated play to shift how consumers discover and shop for fashion online, leaning into its visual-first heritage with an upgraded suite of image-based search tools. The platform’s latest product update, now live in key markets including the US, UK and Canada, positions it less as a social media outlet and more as a...

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Facebook debuts new shoppings tools across Instagram and its platforms

Facebook Inc. is adding new shopping tools to its platforms, including visual discovery on Instagram. The company is testing a new search function, powered by AI, to help users find similar products, such as a floral dress, just by tapping an image of a dress they like. Soon Instagram will make it possible for people to take photos from their...