AI is reshaping how Americans shop. Here’s how Target’s top tech leader says the retailer is adapting
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Prat Vemana, the chief information and product officer for Target, this week experienced something brand new as a shopper. He bought sleepwear through the retailer’s app in OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The C-suite executive’s new shopping behavior reflects a seismic shift happening for retailers as they head into Black Friday and a holiday season that’s projected to surpass $1 trillion in spending for the first time in the U.S.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Prat Vemana says Target is adapting to AI-driven shopping by adding chatbot tools, personalized help, and new tech inside stores and across its operations.
Key Points:
- Target has started working with ChatGPT so shoppers can get product suggestions and help through AI chat.
- The company also launched an AI gift finder on its website and app to answer shopping questions in plain language.
- Vemana says Target is using AI internally too, with tools for employees, store workers, customer service, IT tasks, and inventory planning.
- Target plans to raise spending on stores, remodels, and technology, and Vemana says tech will be key to improving sales.
Groups & Affiliates:
- Tech companies: Target; OpenAI
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
AI shopping tools may steer people toward Target and other big retailers, which could make buying decisions less independent and squeeze smaller stores.
Positive Impact
AI gift finders and store helpers could make shopping faster, improve stock levels, and save workers time on routine tasks.
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