2026 AI TRENDS

5 AI Shopping Agents You Should Know in 2026

These AI shopping agents are changing how people find and buy products online.

1. CHATGPT

ChatGPT Shopping

ChatGPT now recommends products to US users and links to merchant sites after Instant Checkout stalled.

2. PERPLEXITY

Perplexity Shopping Agent

Pro subscribers get one-click PayPal checkout across more than 5,000 partner merchants.

3. AMAZON RUFUS

Amazon Rufus Auto Buy

Rufus can now purchase automatically once a tracked item drops below your price threshold.

4. GOOGLE AI MODE

Google AI Mode Checkout

AI Mode supports in-chat checkout with merchants like Etsy and Wayfair already live.

5. MICROSOFT COPILOT

Copilot Checkout

Copilot Checkout launched with Shopify, PayPal, and Etsy integration in January 2026.