In the world of ecommerce, it’s been such an assumption that a person walks into a store, looks for a product, compares, puts something in their cart, and finishes checkout. The next generation of ecommerce might not start with a consumer opening their browser, as AI agents are now able to comprehend intent, compare products, analyze prices and act on their behalf. It could start with a query to an AI helper “Find me the best running shoes under $150 that will arrive in time for Friday. It can make comparisons between merchants, check the availability, factor in delivery times, and ultimately start the buying process. It’s a new model that’s currently developing, and it might be the way WooCommerce merchants look at storefronts, product data, APIs, checkout experiences, and WooCommerce development.