Microsoft has introduced a new shopping feature in its AI assistant, Copilot. This update makes it easier for users to shop online directly through the AI without switching to a different app or website. The feature is called Copilot Checkout and is currently available only in the United States.

How Copilot Checkout Works

With Copilot Checkout, users can complete their purchases seamlessly within the AI interface. The feature supports transactions through Microsoft’s partners, including Shopify, Stripe, and Etsy. Payments are processed using PayPal, making the checkout process quick and familiar for many users.

This new capability allows users to browse, select, and buy products without leaving the conversation with Copilot. It aims to streamline the shopping experience by integrating the purchase process into the AI assistant itself.

Availability and Future Plans

Initially, Copilot Checkout is only available in the US, but Microsoft plans to expand it to other countries eventually. The company is likely to roll out the feature more broadly as it tests and refines the functionality.

Other generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, already have similar shopping features, so Microsoft is keeping up with competitors. The move suggests that AI assistants could become more integrated into daily shopping and commerce activities in the near future.

For now, US users can start using Copilot Checkout to make purchases more convenient, and Microsoft may announce further updates as the feature develops.

Inspired by

• https://www.computerworld.com/article/4115064/copilot-gets-shopping-feature-us-first-out.html

Sources

• engadget.com
• microsoft.com