Can AI Make Shopping Online Less Annoying?

This week’s Lagos Fashion Week campaign is a series of portraits drawing on the tradition of African studio photography. They were shot by the creative director Daniel Obasi.Few people have done more to shape how the world sees Lagos. Louis Vuitton asked Obasi to photograph the c ...  Show more

For years, a coveted pair of Air Jordans could send sneaker fans into a frenzy. But when Nike brought back the black-and-blue Air Jordan 1 Royal this month, the response was muted — days after release, the shoe was still available in several sizes, with some pairs reselling below ...  Show more

From product recommendations that actually get you to checkout, to virtual shopping assistants and personalised customer experiences—AI is transforming retail. In this episode, we unpack how tools like ChatGPT are reshaping online shopping, streamlining decision-making, and givin ...  Show more

The web is unhealthy, and AI agents are about to rewrite how we shop.

In this episode, a16z General Partner Alex Rampell and Partner Justine Moore explore how AI agents will change commerce and the implications for Google’s business model, affiliate marketing, online sho ...

Sponsored and boosted content is a reality of web searches these days, making it harder for consumers to find agnostic product recommendations. Consumers who want to cut to the chase will increasingly use LLMs. Chatbots can quickly comb the web to help consumers research products ...  Show more