Shopify announced it will let shoppers connect any AI agent to purchase products on their behalf from a catalog of over a billion listings, without requiring an official partnership integration.

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Shopify Opens Its Catalog to More AI Agents in Agentic Commerce Push

What did Shopify announce?

FAQ

What is agentic commerce?

It is a commerce model where AI agents browse products, make purchase decisions, and complete transactions on behalf of the user, rather than the user performing every step manually.

How is this different from Shopify's Meta partnership?

In September, the partnership was limited to Meta's Muse agent. Now any AI agent can purchase from Shopify's catalog without a special integration agreement.

Can merchants in the Middle East benefit from this feature?

The feature is platform-wide, but actual availability for regional merchants depends on Shopify's regional support and local payment methods, which the announcement did not clarify.

How large is the Shopify catalog available to agents?

Over a billion products, including items from both Shopify storefronts and beyond.

Source: The Verge AI

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