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AI Orders Your Food Via Text Message
30 Sep
Summary
- DoorDash introduces AI text-to-order for Apple Messages.
- Agent handles complex orders, dietary needs, and group preferences.
- New feature aims to give DoorDash an edge over rivals.
DoorDash has unveiled a new AI agent that enables customers to order food via text messages through Apple Messages. This tool understands conversational prompts such as "order my usual" and can also offer local restaurant suggestions, even displaying photos of recommended dishes.
The AI agent is capable of managing intricate group orders, accommodating various dietary needs and quantities simultaneously. This strategic launch aims to provide DoorDash with a competitive advantage over rivals in the food delivery market.
Additionally, DoorDash is testing delivery drones with select restaurants in Northern California. Users in the U.S. can join a waitlist to experience the new AI ordering feature.