Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company specializing in real-time recommendations and search. The acquisition aims to enhance Whatnot’s personalization and discovery features as it broadens its product offerings.
Why it matters: The deal highlights the increasing role of real-time AI personalization in livestream e-commerce.
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