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October 5, 2026

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TikTok Leans Into Agentic Commerce ‘To Take the Operational Load Out of Making Purchase Decisions’

The Media Leader

"TikTok has launched agentic commerce features as it leans into AI-led consumerism. The features include a conversational AI shopping assistant and an in-app checkout solution that allows users to buy directly from brands without leaving the TikTok app. The latter will be available in the US only for now, with a planned global rollout in the coming months.   Importantly, the shopping assistant cannot currently complete transactions on behalf of consumers."

August 25, 2023

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July 26, 2023

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October 27, 2020

On the web

TikTok partners with Shopify on social commerce

TechCrunch

“TikTok is further investing in social commerce with today’s announcement of a new global partnership with e-commerce platform Shopify. The deal aims to make it easier for Shopify’s over 1 million merchants to reach TikTok’s younger audience and drive sales. The partnership will eventually expand to include other in-app shopping features, as well, the companies said.”

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