Perplexity and PayPal Team Up for AI Shopping: What It Means for You

Imagine asking an AI-powered engine to book your next vacation and even find the flights for it. That's exactly what Perplexity's new partnership with PayPal will do starting this summer in the US. Perplexity, an AI chatbot and search engine, and PayPal announced the partnership and what it will mean for shoppers on Wednesday. Shoppers will be able to use the chat feature to browse and make purchases on Perplexity's Pro platform, and PayPal and Venmo will now be the accepted payment methods. According to PayPal's statement, the news is part of Perplexity's push for "agentic commerce," which lets Perplexity use AI for shopping and transactions via PayPal's commerce solutions. PayPal will also handle the shipping, tracking and invoicing processes. Zooey Liao/CNET The partnership of Perplexity and PayPal for an AI-powered shopping model isn't the first of its kind. Visa and Mastercard already have AI shopping programs aimed at learning your shopping habits and customizing your experie ... Read full article.