Instacart launches AI grocery shopping assistant called Clementine
Instacart launches an AI grocery shopping assistant called Clementine
TL;DRInstacart added an AI chatbot to help users search and order groceries faster.
Why it matters: AI assistants are becoming table stakes for consumer apps competing on convenience.

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TL;DRApple's Sept 9 event will debut iPhone 18 under new CEO John Ternus.
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