Grocery delivery service, Instacart, has added a new AI-powered search tool to its app, called Ask Instacart. Powered by ChatGPT, this new feature can answer user queries about food preparation, ingredients and menu suggestions. Furthermore, it will store user history to provide a personalized shopping experience for future orders. Similarly, Uber Eats has announced its partnership with Serve Robotics to deploy 2,000 robots for deliveries in selected markets, revolutionizing the food service industry.
In other news, Nexcess recently released a report listing the top 50 online stores based on their performance and popularity. The report revealed the growing success of smaller online stores catering to niche markets such as cosmetics, pet products, and apparel, highlighting opportunities for entrepreneurs in these sectors. Additionally, AI is becoming increasingly prevalent, with the emergence of AI tools such as Bing Chat, Otter.ai, Canva Pro, and ChatPDF, which can boost productivity.
However, caution must be exercised when using AI tools, as recent news shows that they are not entirely reliable. An attorney, who used ChatGPT to research legal history for a lawsuit he was working on, created a legal brief that cited fake cases. As a result, he may face a sanction on his legal briefings.
Finally, Microsoft 365 has launched a new feature, allowing Teams Meeting users to customize real-time captions for group meetings. Users can adjust the captions font, size, and color, as well as how many lines appear on the screen. Furthermore, users can change the language used for captions, adding value to the Teams application.
Overall, these developments show how AI is transforming the business landscape, and businesses need to adapt to these changes to stay competitive and provide better services to their customers. However, they also highlight the importance of using AI technology with caution and understanding its limitations.
