Shipt Launches AI Tool That Turns Photos and Prompts Into Shopping Carts
Birmingham – September 14, 2026 -- Shipt has launched Ask Shipt, an AI shopping assistant that lets customers build a complete grocery cart by typing a request or uploading a photo, available now in the Shipt app and on Shipt.com.
Users can snap a photo to build a cart instantly
Customers who see a dish on social media or at a restaurant can photograph it, upload the image to Ask Shipt, and the tool identifies the ingredients and adds them to a cart automatically. The same feature works from typed prompts, such as requests for a weeknight dinner for a family of five under $35 or a Saturday tailgate for 25 people that includes brunch items.
Every recommendation stays fully editable before checkout
Shoppers select a retailer from Shipt's marketplace, then find Ask Shipt beneath the search bar. Items generated by the assistant can be reviewed, swapped, or removed before purchase, so dietary needs and personal preferences remain intact.