Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Pinterest introduces 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI app for conversational shopping and product discovery, alongside new AI tools for advertisers, using its internal 'Taste Graph' data to provide personalized recommendations through natural language interactions.

• Pinterest launches experimental AI shopping app 'Ask Pinterest' for conversational product discovery
• App uses 'Taste Graph' data and allows natural language queries for personalized recommendations
• Pinterest introduces AI tools for advertisers including MCP and Performance+ creative model
• App is initially available with limited access and aims to enhance user context across sessions
• Pinterest focuses on using its own data to train AI models rather than licensing to other services