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Amazon Adds AI-Generated Product Images to Search
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- →AI-generated images can help users visualize products they can't describe accurately.
- →This feature highlights the increasing role of AI in enhancing online shopping experiences.
- →It reflects a trend where major tech companies are embedding AI into consumer-facing applications.
Amazon has updated its search bar to include AI-generated images of products based on user descriptions. This feature is designed to help users find items when they can't remember specific terms, such as describing a 'shirt with a draped collar' instead of 'cowl neck.' While the images provide a visual aid, they are not actual products available for purchase. This development is part of a broader trend of integrating AI into online shopping, similar to Google's efforts in this space.
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