AI Takes Center Stage: Meta Launches 'Vibes', Perplexity Expands in India, ChatGPT Disrupts E-commerce
Meta has launched 'Vibes', a new AI-powered short-form video feed. Meanwhile, Perplexity, a generative AI company, has announced India as its largest user base and plans to launch a dedicated fund there. OpenAI's ChatGPT has also made waves by enabling direct shopping, putting e-commerce on notice.
Meta's 'Vibes' is an AI-curated video feed that learns from user preferences to provide personalized content. This launch comes as agentic commerce, which tailors shopping experiences to individual customers, gains traction.
Perplexity, co-founded by Aravind Srinivas, has seen significant growth in India. With India now its largest user base, the company plans to establish a local fund to support AI innovation in the region. This expansion comes despite concerns that generative AI might ultimately become worthless, which some argue could be a positive outcome.
OpenAI's ChatGPT has taken e-commerce by storm. Its ability to facilitate direct shopping within the chat interface has put traditional e-commerce platforms on notice, forcing them to adapt quickly.
The launch of Meta's 'Vibes' and Perplexity's expansion into India highlight the growing influence of AI in various sectors. Meanwhile, OpenAI's ChatGPT is reshaping e-commerce, emphasizing the need for businesses to stay agile and adapt to these technological shifts.
