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Amazon Begins U.S. Test of ‘Help Me Decide,’ an AI Tool That Picks One Product for You

The feature uses large language models on Amazon’s cloud to turn browsing and purchase signals into a single top recommendation.

Overview

  • Amazon has started a limited rollout to millions of randomly selected U.S. shoppers in the mobile app and mobile browser, with broader availability expected in the coming months.
  • A “Help Me Decide” button appears after a user views several similar items or via the “Keep shopping for” section, producing one Top Pick with an explanation plus optional Budget and Upgrade alternatives.
  • Recommendations draw on browsing, search and purchase history alongside product details and customer reviews, powered by Amazon Bedrock, OpenSearch and SageMaker.
  • The company has not released conversion, order value or revenue metrics tied to the new tool, leaving its commercial impact unproven.
  • Reporting indicates the ranking favors listings with strong structured attributes, quality content and reviews, and the launch lands as competitors explore AI shopping experiences such as Walmart’s integration with ChatGPT.