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Bunnings launches AI helper for in-store customer assistance

Bunnings, a home improvement retailer, has introduced an AI-powered assistant to aid customers. This new tool is designed to provide help and information within the store. The introduction of this AI helper prompts a user to consider shopping at a competitor, Mitre 10. AI

IMPACT Retailers may adopt similar AI tools to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

RANK_REASON This is a product launch for a specific retail application, not a core AI model or research.

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Bunnings launches AI helper for in-store customer assistance

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This is a product launch for a specific retail application, not a core AI model or research.
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111 days old
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Okay, off to # Mitre10 I go. # Bunnings now has an # AI helper.

    Okay, off to # Mitre10 I go. # Bunnings now has an # AI helper.