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3 AI Models Shopped Shopify’s Catalog – Each Picked A Different Winner via @sejournal, @slobodanmanic

Google rankings are a black box a store can still watch. The AI shopping decision layer is a black box with nothing to monitor. The post 3 AI Models Shopped Shopify’s Catalog – Each Picked A Different Winner appeared first on Search Engine

SmartKargo launches AI apps

Air cargo tech firm SmartKargo expanded in the world of AI with the release of four new apps that aim to drive revenues, reduce costs and reduce risks. The four apps launched by the company cover revenue and capacity management (AIRCAM); co

Amazon opens delivery network to all just as AI shopping agents reward the quickest

In 2026 Amazon Logistics has moved from an in-house network to a carrier for hire: any business can now buy its freight, warehousing and delivery; merchants using its fulfilment service can put Prime delivery on their own websites; and sell

Runnings unites forecasting, replenishment with AI

The farm, home and outdoor goods retailer is rolling out Relex Solutions’ artificial-intelligence platform across its store and distribution network in phases.

Weekly Highlights · UAE & Qatar | Dubai Chamber launches the world's first chamber-led agentic AI marketplace; Invest Qatar receives the 2026 UN Investment Promotion Award

36Kr Global continues to follow market opportunities in the UAE and Qatar, focusing each week on the most noteworthy news in the region to help readers seize overseas business opportunities.

AI is changing the workforce faster than jobs can keep up

95% of HR leaders say staff use AI daily in roles where AI isn't in the job description.

Your catalog may already be visible to AI agents. Making it trustworthy is the next step.

Three barriers hinder agentic optimization. Discover how AI agents evaluate products and sway shoppers.

AI Travel Agents Give Hotels a New Guest to Impress

A traveler asks an AI assistant for a quiet hotel near the water with a spa and a late checkout. The assistant compares dozens of properties in seconds and never opens a hotel website. The hotel it recommends is the one whose information it

Most Firms Using Three or More AI Tools Stop 90% of Fraud Attempts

Companies using several artificial intelligence fraud tools are more likely to stop attempted theft before money leaves their accounts, offering an encouraging direction for businesses strengthening payment defenses. That’s a central findin

LifeVal

Introducing LifeVal, a benchmark measuring how well AI helps people complete everyday tasks, from finding childcare to managing finances and government paperwork.

M&S, Asos and Topshop turn to celebrity partnerships and AI in high street fashion revival

Marks & Spencer, Asos and Topshop are turning to celebrity collaborations, artificial intelligence and luxury-inspired collections to win back younger shoppers. The companies are adopting strategies traditionally associated with designer br

Big promotion approaching but materials not ready? On 11.12, take on the Black Friday material challenge with cross-border-savvy AI

November 12, Shenzhen Yizhi Magic Cube hands-on workshop — bring your laptop and create images on-site.

Chinese Embodied AI Startups Draw 93.5 Billion Yuan in First Half

Hardware margins are collapsing across China, pushing 322 venture deals into robotics software as developers race to run automated store counters and factory floors.

Google Drive vs. Google Photos: What's the difference? [2026]

Google has two apps you can use to upload and share photos: Google Drive and Google Photos. That might seem like one too many, especially since they pull from the same storage. But the goal of each app is different. For everyday photos and

The 5 best no-code app builders in 2026

You're vibing with your AI coding agent, and your prototype is working well in the preview window. Brimming with excitement, you hit publish to share your creation with the world. Everything is great for one or two days, but then the proble

Researchers Trick AI Agents Into Transferring User Funds

Nine out of 10 frontier models tested by researchers at Cornell Tech and Yale University bypassed user-set policies to lift spending caps when they had access to one-time passwords sent to the user’s email, the Initiative for CryptoCurrenci

Google Cloud Launches Free AI Courses for Financial Services and Legal Teams

Google‘s learning platform focused on artificial intelligence skills, Google Skills, has launched new Gemini courses for financial services and legal teams, Google Cloud said in a Friday (Oct. 30) blog post. These new, separate products are

OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization

OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll to advise on responsible AI for national security modernization, cyber resilience, and collaboration with U.S. allies.

Qodo builds context into AI code review with Codex

Qodo brings company knowledge and coding standards into Codex, helping developers catch P0 issues across repositories before opening a pull request.

OpenAI Cuts Funding Target by $10 Billion as Investor Jitters Shake AI Markets

OpenAI has cut the target for its current funding round from $30 billion to $20 billion amid investor concerns about the artificial intelligence market, The Financial Times reported Friday (Oct. 30), citing unnamed sources. The company is s

Florist Gets 1 in 5 Orders from ChatGPT

Most ChatGPT shoppers at Spain-based Persa Flores landed on its city-specific delivery pages. The post Florist Gets 1 in 5 Orders from ChatGPT appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

Cross-border E-commerce Weekly: Amazon Q3 net sales up 12% year-over-year; TikTok tightens control over AI livestreams; SHEIN ramps up semi-managed merchant recruitment

Live2.ai and Rotoris Raise Fresh Capital Across Indian Tech and Retail

Rotoris secured ₹70 crore from Blume Ventures while Mochatrade raised $5.5 million led by CoinFund.

JD Double 11 first half: 150 million service orders transacted, over 20 million AI products