Instacart launches AI grocery shopping assistant Clementine

instacart has launched clementine, an ai-powered grocery shopping assistant that can turn conversations, grocery lists, or recipes into ready-to-buy carts. clementine can generate personalized recipes, surface ones from trusted publishers, and tailor recommendations to household preferences, including dietary needs. the assistant will also surface relevant deals and promotions while suggesting lower-cost alternatives. clementine is now available in the u.s. and canada, and its launch indicates instacart's move to become a default planning tool for households, competing with other delivery apps like uber eats and doordash.