Meta Tests AI Shopping Research Tool to Rival ChatGPT
The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.

BoF’s latest white paper, ‘The Future of E-Commerce, Powered by Generative AI’ — in partnership with Zalando — explores building the right foundations in a workplace for introducing the next-generation technology. It also examines the legal and ethical frameworks businesses must consider when working with the technology.

BoF’s latest white paper, ‘The Future of E-Commerce, Powered by Generative AI’ — in partnership with Zalando — explores building the right foundations in a workplace for introducing the next-generation technology. It also examines the legal and ethical frameworks businesses must consider when working with the technology.

In 2025, e-commerce retailers are vying for divided consumer attention. BoF’s latest white paper, ‘The Future of E-Commerce, Powered by Generative AI’ — in partnership with Zalando — explores how the next generation technology is pushing the frontiers of product delivery and content displays, and enhancing digital shopping experiences along the way.

In 2025, e-commerce retailers are vying for divided consumer attention. BoF’s latest white paper, ‘The Future of E-Commerce, Powered by Generative AI’ — in partnership with Zalando — explores how the next generation technology is pushing the frontiers of product delivery and content displays, and enhancing digital shopping experiences along the way.

BoF’s latest white paper, in partnership with Zalando, unpacks the opportunities in leveraging the next generation technology across the e-commerce value chain, from optimising customer experience and content displays, to understanding legal and ethical frameworks.

BoF’s latest white paper, in partnership with Zalando, unpacks the opportunities in leveraging the next generation technology across the e-commerce value chain, from optimising customer experience and content displays, to understanding legal and ethical frameworks.

A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolised some online advertising technology markets, the latest antitrust setback for the company and a challenge to its main source of revenue.

A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolised some online advertising technology markets, the latest antitrust setback for the company and a challenge to its main source of revenue.

The backlash against AI models has led to protective legislation for human models, though pro-tech critics still cite issues like AI’s limited use and inability to replicate innovation.

The backlash against AI models has led to protective legislation for human models, though pro-tech critics still cite issues like AI’s limited use and inability to replicate innovation.

The company expects public opinion to be divided on its plan to use “digital twins” of real models in AI-generated imagery. But the best way to protect models’ jobs and rights in the age of AI, it says, is to bring them into the process.

The company expects public opinion to be divided on its plan to use “digital twins” of real models in AI-generated imagery. But the best way to protect models’ jobs and rights in the age of AI, it says, is to bring them into the process.

Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion.

Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion.

At its Paris Fashion Week show, Coperni unveiled its version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which have been a surprising success for wearable technology.

At its Paris Fashion Week show, Coperni unveiled its version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which have been a surprising success for wearable technology.

The AI-generated campaigns, which offer a glimpse of what the future of marketing could look like, have already drawn the attention of brands such as Gucci.

The AI-generated campaigns, which offer a glimpse of what the future of marketing could look like, have already drawn the attention of brands such as Gucci.

For many brands, now is the time to start building awareness with Gen Alpha, which is poised to become a spending powerhouse, and video games may be the best place to start creating those connections.

For many brands, now is the time to start building awareness with Gen Alpha, which is poised to become a spending powerhouse, and video games may be the best place to start creating those connections.

BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.

BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.

Brands are attaching the virtual identifiers to their products to comply with upcoming regulations, and see potential side benefits that could make for a better user experience — if they can get customers to notice.

Brands are attaching the virtual identifiers to their products to comply with upcoming regulations, and see potential side benefits that could make for a better user experience — if they can get customers to notice.
The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
The resale pricing app is the latest fashion-tech startup to bolster its finances as investor demand holds firm.
The European Union has warned TikTok that it must redesign its platform to address addictive features or face substantial fines.
The round values the Phoebe Gates-co-founded price-comparison platform at $185 million.
The long-awaited deal to transfer parts of TikTok’s US operations to American investors secures the app’s future and avoids a nationwide ban.
The Chinese e-commerce giant plans to link its flagship online shopping and travel services to its AI app in a bid to build a one-stop AI platform for consumers.
The companies are discussing potentially doubling production capacity for their AI-powered smart glasses as demand surges for the Ray-Ban Meta frames.
The British sportswear retailer is enabling ‘one-click purchases’ through AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in the US.