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Summary: OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it Crunch

1. AI shopping features have been introduced by OpenAI and Perplexity, allowing users to research purchases through their chatbots.
2. Adobe predicts a 520% growth in AI-assisted online shopping this holiday season, potentially benefiting startups like Phia, Cherry, or Deft. However, they may face competition from general-purpose tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
3. Specialized AI shopping startups, such as Onton, have an advantage due to their domain-specific data and models, providing a better user experience compared to general-purpose tools.
Summary
AI shopping features by OpenAI and Perplexity allow chatbot purchase research. Adobe predicts a 520% growth in AI-assisted online shopping this holiday season, benefiting startups like Phia, Cherry, or Deft. However, they may face competition from general-purpose tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/25/openai-and-perplexity-are-launching-ai-shopping-assistants-but-competing-startups-arent-sweating-it/#summary

Date: Nov. 26, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-26

Created: 2025/11/26 04:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:36

Last Read: 2025/11/26 07:49