PINTEREST LAUNCHES 'ASK PINTEREST' AI SHOPPING APP

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WED, JUN 17, 2026

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Pinterest has released 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI-powered shopping application that uses conversational interfaces to deliver personalized product recommendations and inspiration.

The new app marks Pinterest's entry into AI-driven commerce tools. Users can interact with the platform through natural language queries to discover products and shopping ideas, moving beyond traditional browsing and search methods. The conversational approach allows customers to describe what they're looking for verbally or in text, with the AI generating tailored suggestions based on their input. This positions the tool as a shopping assistant rather than a standard e-commerce platform. As an experimental offering, 'Ask Pinterest' represents the company's effort to integrate generative AI into its core shopping and discovery features. The move aligns with broader industry trends as major tech platforms develop AI-powered shopping experiences. The app is currently in limited release, allowing Pinterest to gather user feedback before potential wider rollout. Availability and specific features may expand as the company tests the product.

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