Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, has ventured into e-commerce by introducing a new shopping feature for its paid customers in the U.S. This feature offers shopping recommendations within search results and allows users to place orders without visiting a retailer’s website. The move aims to capture a portion of shopping search results, taking on big tech companies like Google and Amazon.
Forecast for 6 months: Perplexity’s shopping feature will gain traction, with a significant increase in users taking advantage of its one-click checkout system. The company will continue to expand its merchant program, attracting more sellers to its platform.
Forecast for 1 year: Perplexity will solidify its position in the e-commerce market, with its shopping feature becoming a major competitor to Google and Amazon. The company will introduce new features, such as personalized product recommendations and enhanced search capabilities.
Forecast for 5 years: Perplexity will have established itself as a leading e-commerce platform, with a significant market share. The company will continue to innovate, introducing new technologies like augmented reality shopping and voice-activated search.
Forecast for 10 years: Perplexity will have transformed the e-commerce landscape, with its AI-powered search engine and shopping feature becoming the industry standard. The company will have expanded its offerings to include services like logistics and supply chain management, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.
