Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.
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Shopify has launched Canvas, a new tool that lets merchants build online stores by chatting with an AI agent called Sidekick rather than writing code or hiring developers. As the AI makes changes, merchants see the real store code rendered in real time, allowing them to test interactivity, animations, and how pages appear on different screen sizes. This reflects a broader industry shift toward AI-powered site-building tools that eliminate the need to code directly, potentially making online selling more accessible to people without developer budgets or coding knowledge. The product is still in early stages and currently lacks support for features like third-party themes, app blocks, and mobile access, though the company plans to add these over time.
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