Shopify launched Canvas, an AI-powered store builder that lets merchants create and customize online stores through natural language conversations with its Sidekick AI agent, with real-time visual feedback. This represents Shopify's continued push into AI-assisted commerce tools for small business owners.
Background
Shopify has been increasingly integrating AI into its platform, with Sidekick being its AI commerce assistant launched earlier. The e-commerce platform serves millions of merchants worldwide, making AI-assisted store building a significant market opportunity.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10