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DoorDash launches AI agent that lets customers order by text

DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food

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DoorDash announced an AI ordering agent that lets users place orders through Apple Messages, including with prompts such as 'order my usual'. It can search for nearby restaurants by dish or local recommendations, suggest items for a cart, and even send photos of recommended food. The agent can handle different dietary preferences and quantities when a group orders together. A waitlist is open to U.S. users. DoorDash also announced drone-delivery tests at some Northern California restaurants.

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