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Pinterest has its own AI assistant now
Pinterest is introducing a new avenue for discovering wardrobe staples
While traditional search bars typically require precise keywords to be effective, Pinterest Assistant is designed to tackle the vague. The company suggests that open-ended queries—such as asking for pillows that complement your “living room decor”—are all the AI needs to get started. To surface relevant results, the Assistant analyzes your saved items and curated boards , cross-references them with users who share your aesthetic sensibilities, and generates visual suggestions that fit your personal style .
Pinterest appears to be betting big on the multimodal capabilities of this new feature . The experience centers on a microphone icon within the app, allowing users to initiate voice-driven searches . The AI processes these audio prompts to filter and analyze visual content, hunting down items you might have otherwise missed. According to Pinterest, this fluid combination of voice and visual search is intended to feel “closer to how people shop in real life” .
The rollout places Pinterest in a unique position regarding the role of artificial intelligence on its platform . Users have previously voiced frustration over the influx of AI-generated “slop” that clutters search results, making it difficult to find tangible products to buy. After introducing labels for AI content in May and a feature to “dial down” synthetic images in October, the company is now fighting fire with fire . While Pinterest Assistant isn’t necessarily a cure-all for the platform’s AI content issues, it may offer a smarter way for users to sift through the noise and find what they actually want .
The beta version of Pinterest Assistant begins rolling out today for US users aged 18 and older, with wider availability expected in the coming weeks and months .