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How ecommerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, Shopify & more use AI, LLMs & Machine Learning in buying & selling experience.
Etsy Expands AI Training Rights Over Seller Content, Tightens Rules For Third-Party AI Use Paid Members Public
Etsy's new terms expand AI training rights over seller content, restrict unauthorized AI use, and raise questions about seller opt-out rights.
Etsy Bans AI-Generated Patterns, Tightens Listing Photo Rules Paid Members Public
Etsy says AI content is hurting buyer trust as it bans generated patterns and requires unedited photos of actual products.
eBay Expands Automated Monitoring, AI Training Disclosures In Global Privacy Policy Update Paid Members Public
eBay's latest privacy update expands disclosures on AI training with user data, automated content monitoring and enforcement transparency.
eBay Calls AI Magical Listing A Success Amid Growing Seller Complaints Paid Members Public
eBay says Magical Listing boosts listings 50%, while sellers report errors, disrupted workflows and no clear way to opt out.
eBay Main Street Touts AI For Small Business, While Sellers Carry The Risk Paid Members Public
eBay Main Street says AI levels the playing field for small businesses, but broken tools, limited access and seller risk tell a different story.
Whatnot Acquires Shaped As AI Push Expands Across Live Selling Paid Members Public
Whatnot acquires Shaped as it expands AI-powered search, recommendations and seller tools across its growing live marketplace.
eBay Hiring Spree Signals a New Control Layer for M&A, Risk, and Governance Paid Members Public
eBay’s latest hiring signals a new control layer linking M&A, compliance and risk ahead of its Depop acquisition.
Etsy Taps Sellers to Test AI Highlight Summaries, Raising Accuracy and Transparency Concerns Paid Members Public
Etsy enlists sellers to test AI Highlights listing summary feature, raising concerns about accuracy and transparency.
eBay Quietly Tests AI Fashion Models, Inserts Altered Images Into Seller Listings Without Consent Paid Members Public
eBay is testing AI fashion models, inserting altered images into seller listings without warning and raising concerns over consent.
eBay’s New “Finances Copilot” AI Shows Promise But Stumbles on Real Seller Questions Paid Members Public
eBay’s Finances Copilot AI rolls out to sellers, but early testing reveals limitations answering complex financial and ad fee questions.
eBay Seller Webinar March 2026: Store Enhancements & AI Paid Members Public
eBay's new monthly webinar series continues with Store Enhancements and AI - what sellers need to know.
Meta Launches AI Listing Tools for Facebook Marketplace — We Put Them to the Test Paid Members Public
Meta says its AI can generate Facebook Marketplace listings from photos. I tested the new tools to see how well they work.
eBay March 2026 Seller News: AI Tools & More Paid Members Public
eBay March 2026 Seller News: AI selling tools, lower Royal Mail Return rates, eBay Live in Germany and more!
OpenAI Hits Pause on “Buy in ChatGPT” Just Months After Instant Checkout Launch Paid Members Public
OpenAI pauses its “Buy in ChatGPT” experiment just months after launching Instant Checkout, as agentic commerce meets ecommerce reality.
eBay Adds AI Suggestions For Item Specifics When Relisting In Bulk Paid Members Public
Sellers notice new feature when bulk relisting ended items as eBay adds AI powered item specific suggestions to streamline listing process.
Magical Listing Revisited: Has eBay Finally Closed the AI Gap? Paid Members Public
eBay launches next-gen AI Magical Listing. Has it finally closed the gap between hype and reality?
Late to Agentic AI, eBay Adds VP AI Transformation as Competitive Gap Widens Paid Members Public
eBay adds AI Transformation leadership amid growing pressure from competitors advancing in agentic commerce.
eBay Explicitly Bans AI “Buy For Me” Agents, Updates Arbitration & Dispute Rules In User Agreement Update Paid Members Public
eBay bans AI “buy for me” agents & LLM scrapers, updates arbitration & dispute resolution rules in User Agreement update effective Feb. 20, 2026.
