SMRTR AIJan 8, 2026The Verge

Microsoft will put buy buttons directly in Copilot

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Microsoft is launching Copilot Checkout, allowing users to purchase products directly within the AI chatbot without leaving the conversation. When asking for product recommendations, users can now click a "Buy" button that opens a checkout screen for entering payment and shipping details, eliminating the need to visit retailer websites. The feature launches with select partners including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Ashley Furniture, joining a growing trend of AI-powered shopping assistants from competitors like OpenAI and Google.

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