DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food
By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.
DoorDash has unveiled an innovative text-to-order AI agent that enables users to place food orders via Apple Messages. This new feature allows customers to use prompts such as "order my usual," which the AI agent will interpret as their Friday night order. Users can also request specific dishes and seek local recommendations. The agent searches nearby restaurants, suggests a cart based on the prompt, and even sends photos of recommended dishes.
For group orders, the AI agent can manage mixed dietary preferences and varying quantities in a single order. By introducing this AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash aims to outshine competitors Uber Eats and Grubhub. The launch aligns with the broader trend of adopting personal AI agents that can perform tasks without necessitating users to navigate apps or websites.
DoorDash is currently opening a waitlist for U.S. users to test the new feature. Besides the AI agent, DoorDash announced plans to test delivery drones in select Northern California restaurants in the near future.
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