Shopify launches an AI-powered store builder as part of its latest update

Shopify is giving its merchants a slew of new AI-powered tools designed to help them enhance the online shopping experience for their customers. This includes an AI store builder for users to set up storefronts using a single prompt, as well as an AI generator for creating elements (such as banners) without knowing how to code. The platform also upgraded Sidekick, its AI commerce assistant, with new voice chat and screen sharing capabilities. These updates were announced on Wednesday during Shopify’s Edition launch day, the company’s biannual announcement that showcases recent changes to the platform. Image Credits:Shopify The goal of the AI store builder is to create the foundation of a website quickly, so there’s more time for personalization. To use the tool, users first have to enter a prompt that describes their brand. For example, “tennis gear and stylish athleisure.” Shopify’s AI then generates a ready-to-launch storefront, and merchants can then manually customize their sto ... Read full article.