Glance launches AI-enabled solution to enhance commerce, shopping experiences
NEW DELHI: AI-enabled lockscreen application company
Glance
on Thursday launched the 'Glance AI' commerce platform, powered by its proprietary AI models, to enhance online shopping experiences.
'
Glance AI
moves online shopping beyond search to an inspiration-led discovery experience,' the Google-backed firm said.
The standalone app has been launched today, and will be be available globally on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with deeper integrations rolling out to Android handset makers and telecom operators.
While the initial model is trained on fashion, Glance said it plans to extend the same experience to categories such as beauty, accessories, and travel later this year,to drive momentum in the AI commerce domain.
Unlike conventional e-commerce stores that display multiple products to browse or search for, Glance AI lets users discover their AI-curated stylised looks. The company explained that by taking a selfie or uploading an image, the solution's AI-native commerce engine uses advanced diffusion models, personalisation engines, and a live commerce layer that maps each user's unique AI look to real, shoppable products from curated brands.
With one tap, users can now explore looks and products tailored to their preferences and complete purchases seamlessly from over 400 global brands. All of this while the user retains control over their data.
'Embedded across phones, TVs and brand stores, Glance AI marks a paradigm shift in commerce. It is one of the most ambitious technological efforts in our journey and a bold step toward shaping the future of AI-driven consumer experiences,' said Naveen Tewari, founder & CEO of InMobi & Glance.
Glance AI has integrated its proprietary models with Google Gemini and Imagen on Vertex AI, delivering hyper-realistic, personalised experiences to users.
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