Instacart's AI Assistant Clementine | Tech News

0:00On September 9th, Instacart just dropped a new AI assistant called Clementine. This thing is designed to help you with your grocery game. You can chat with it, give it a list, or even a recipe, and it'll build a shopping cart for you. It's all about making your grocery run smoother and keeping you on budget. This isn't totally new territory though. Uber Eats and DoorDash have already rode out similar AI helpers. The big picture here is that these delivery apps want to be more than just a place to order from. They're aiming to be your go-to for planning meals and deciding what to buy, not just the final step. Think about it. The daily, what's for dinner? Struggle is real for so many families. Instacart CEO mentioned they've been studying how people shop in E for years, and Clementine is supposed to put all that knowledge to work. It's trying to solve that universal problem of figuring out meals and then figuring out what groceries you need. One can whip up personalized recipes or pull from trusted sources.

1:00It'll also keep your dietary needs in mind, whether you're gluten free, vegetarian, or avoiding nuts. Plus, it'll highlight deals and suggest cheaper alternatives, which is always a win. You can even snap a pic of a handwritten list and it'll turn it into a digital cart. This new AI assistant is rolling out now in both the US and Canada. It's clear these platforms are trying to keep you engaged in planning your meals right within their apps, rather than you heading over to a general. AI chat by for ideas. That's the story for today. Tech News Today, Driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.