TikTok is testing AI tool to Scan products in videos and recommend similar items to users

TikTok spokesperson has confirmed that the AI tool is in its early stages.

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The company is currently experimenting to users in the US and UK.

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But some users are talking it may never officially launch

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The company uses machine-object detection to identify products in videos.

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Integrating e-commerce into the Tiktok app to improve the overall user experience.

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This AI tool is another step for the company to promote its shopping section.

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TikTok has offered shipping deals and other discounts to sellers.

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