Pinterest is experimenting with 'Ask Pinterest,' an AI-powered shopping app that flips the platform's traditional model on its head. Instead of users discovering products by browsing feeds, they'll ask an AI chatbot what they want, and get tailored recommendations. According to TechCrunch, the app represents Pinterest's answer to conversational commerce — a growing trend where AI replaces passive browsing with active dialogue. It's a striking pivot for a platform famous for aspirational inspiration. The question is whether users want Pinterest to think for them, or if they'd rather keep scrolling through endless visual possibilities.

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