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Shopify Launches Canvas for AI-Powered Online Store Building

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Impact: 70%

Updated Oct 1

Consensus Brief

Shopify has introduced Canvas, a new tool that allows merchants to build their online stores by interacting with an AI agent named Sidekick. This tool enables real-time site creation and customization without the need for coding, making it more accessible for users without technical expertise.

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What Changed Since Last Update

Oct 1

Canvas replaces the previous no-code builder by allowing merchants to chat with an AI to create their store, rather than manually editing themes.

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Confirmed Fact

Merchants can set up their Shopify store by chatting with AI.

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Canvas displays the results in real time, allowing merchants to see how the store looks overall.

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Sidekick has been used to write code, build apps, and customize themes.

Official Claim

Canvas could make becoming an online seller more accessible to those who don’t have the budget for developers and designers.

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Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI

TechCrunch·Oct 1