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AI Just Had Its Big Shopping Breakthrough. Is Fashion Ready?

The arrival of direct checkout in AI search engines like ChatGPT is being called the biggest innovation in online shopping in over a decade. BoF breaks down how brands and retailers are getting ready for the disruption.
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In 2026, AI search engines like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini move from product discovery to direct checkout. (Shutterstock)

Last year, millions of consumers used AI to browse fashion online. In 2026, they’ll check out with it, too.

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About the author
Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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