Amazon Launches ‘Buy for Me’ AI Agent to Shop on Third-Party Sites for You

Amazon unveils a powerful AI agent called "Buy for Me," letting users purchase from other websites without leaving its app.
Matilda
Amazon Launches ‘Buy for Me’ AI Agent to Shop on Third-Party Sites for You
Amazon just changed the e-commerce game again—and this time, it’s by using AI to reach beyond its own platform. Image:Google I’ve been closely watching developments in AI-powered shopping agents, and Amazon's new feature, “Buy for Me,” immediately caught my attention. This isn’t just another smart assistant; it’s a full-on shopping agent that browses third-party websites, finds what I’m looking for, and even handles the checkout—without me ever leaving the Amazon app. What Exactly Is "Buy for Me"? Amazon has started testing “Buy for Me” with a select group of users. If I search for a product Amazon doesn’t carry, the feature pulls in listings from other websites and lets me purchase them directly through the Amazon Shopping app. That’s a massive step forward—and a clear signal that Amazon wants to dominate e-commerce on a whole new level. How Does It Work? Here’s where it gets really interesting. Amazon’s AI agent will: Visit the external site. Select the product I choose. Autono…