DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food

DoorDash has launched an AI agent accessible through Apple Messages that allows users to order food by texting natural language prompts like "order my usual" or requesting specific dishes and local recommendations. The agent can search local restaurants, suggest items with photos, and handle complex group orders with mixed dietary preferences and different quantities. This launch is part of a broader trend toward personal AI agents that complete tasks without requiring users to navigate apps or websites, and represents DoorDash's effort to differentiate itself from competitors Uber Eats and Grubhub. The feature is currently available through a waitlist for users in the U.S.