Pinterest has its own AI assistant now

[Curious]

Pinterest has just launched its own AI-powered search tool called Pinterest Assistant. This new feature aims to provide users with more relevant results when searching for aesthetic inspiration for clothes, furniture, or other items.

The tool relies on a user's Pinterest activity, such as saved items and boards, to provide personalized recommendations. When you initiate a search using the mic icon in the Pinterest app, the AI assistant takes your voice prompt and analyzes visual content to find the best match. This approach is said to be closer to how people shop in real life, where they can browse through various options and filter results based on their preferences.

However, the launch of Pinterest Assistant has raised concerns among users about the increasing amount of AI-generated material on the platform. In recent months, Pinterest has been working to tackle this issue by labeling AI content and introducing a feature to reduce the visibility of AI-generated posts. The new tool is designed to cater to users who are tired of sifting through endless AI-generated content.

As of today, Pinterest Assistant is available in beta form to US users aged 18 and above, with wider availability expected in the coming weeks and months.

 

[Frail Frog]

I'm telling ya, this Pinterest Assistant thing sounds super suspicious... like they're trying to train us all to rely on AI for our shopping decisions. What's next? They'll be analyzing our boards to predict our purchases and selling our personal style to advertisers without us even knowing! And have you noticed how Pinterest has been labeling those AI-generated posts? It's like they're just trying to keep an eye on us, you know? I mean, what if this Assistant starts recommending stuff that's not really what we want? What's their algorithm gonna do then? They'll just tell us it's "relevant" and that's that...

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

I'm so stoked that Pinterest just dropped its new AI-powered search tool, Pinterest Assistant! It's gonna be a total game-changer for anyone struggling to find inspiration online I mean, who doesn't love a good browse through their saved boards or favorite brands? Now, with Pinterest Assistant, you can get super personalized results that'll help you score the perfect outfit or decor for your pad . Plus, it's all about how we shop in real life, right? Browsing through options and filtering out what we don't like? Genius! I'm not worried about the AI-generated content thing, though - I think Pinterest is totally on top of that and doing a great job of labeling and reducing its presence . Can't wait to try it out myself!

 

[Almighty Math Hero]

idk why pinterest needed an ai-powered search tool lol they already have a huge database of stuff people save and like... shouldn't that be enough? but i guess its cool that it uses your activity to give more personalized results anyhoo, its still kinda weird that they're relying on AI-generated content in the first place... isnt that just gonna create more of what we dont want?!

 

[Topsy-Turvy Graveyard]

I think it's so cool that Pinterest is launching its own AI-powered search tool, but at the same time, I'm a bit hesitant about relying on AI-generated content. I mean, what if we end up seeing way too much of the same old aesthetic inspiration? On the other hand, I get it - using saved items and boards to give personalized recommendations is like totally genius! It makes so much sense that people would want to see curated results based on their own interests. But I'm curious to see how Pinterest will balance user preferences with the risk of seeing too much AI-generated content. Overall, I'm excited to try out Pinterest Assistant and see how it works in practice!

 

[Obedient Orangutan]

This whole AI-powered search thing is like trying to control a robot - are we ready for it? I mean, on one hand, having an AI assistant that can give you personalized results is kinda cool, but what's next? Are they gonna start telling us what to pin and save?

And let's be real, Pinterest is just playing catch-up with the likes of Google and Alexa. I'm all for innovation, but we gotta think about the implications here. Are these AI tools getting too much power over our online activities? Shouldn't we have a say in how our data is being used?

It's like they're saying, "Hey, users, we got you covered!" But what if we don't want to be covered? What if we want to keep sifting through the endless options and making our own decisions? That's kinda the whole point of Pinterest, right?

 

[Tense Tur]

I think this is a game changer for pinterest! I mean, who doesn't love getting personalized results when searching for inspiration? It's like having your own personal stylist... or interior designer But at the same time, I'm a bit concerned about all the AI-generated content on there. Like, can we please have more human curation on pinterest?! Still, if they're introducing this feature to help us cut through all that noise, then I say let's give it a shot!

 

[Wid]

idk how much i trust this new AI thingy . like, whats next? pinterest assistants gonna start making our own decisions for us?! think about it, they're using our activity to give us "personalized" results... sounds like just a fancy way of saying "we know what you want". and yeah, i'm so over AI-generated stuff on here... can't we just have real users posting pics instead? but hey, if it makes searching for home decor inspiration easier for people, then i guess its worth a shot . still dont get why they're doing this tho... is pinterest trying to be like google or something?!

 

[Spooky Barbarian I]

I'm actually kinda stoked about this new feature from Pinterest! The idea of using your past activity to give you personalized results sounds super convenient. I mean, who hasn't spent hours browsing through fashion boards or looking at home decor inspiration? It's like having a virtual personal shopping assistant built right into the app .

But at the same time, I get why some people might be a bit skeptical about relying on AI to give you results. I've noticed that Pinterest has been trying to address the issue of AI-generated content lately, labeling posts as such and giving users more control over what they see. So it's cool that this new tool is designed with the user in mind.

The mic icon integration is a game-changer too - it makes it so easy to get started. I just imagine myself using Pinterest Assistant to find inspiration for my own projects or even just to plan a party . The beta launch in the US sounds like a great start, but I'm excited to see how this rolls out globally!

 

[Exuberan]

I'm not sure about this Pinterest Assistant thing... it sounds like they're just trying to make a quick buck off our personal data . I mean, how much info do you really want to share with an AI just to get some "relevant" search results? And what's up with the mic icon – are we living in some kind of sci-fi movie where our voices control everything? Not to mention all this AI-generated content... can't they just focus on curating actual human-made stuff for once? Still, I guess it's a nice idea if you're tired of sifting through all that noise. But we need to be careful what we give away online, right?

 

[Full]

I feel like this is a great reminder that our online lives can be both super convenient and kinda overwhelming . With Pinterest Assistant, it's easy to get sucked into endless rows of AI-generated content that don't exactly spark our creativity . But what if we take a step back and ask ourselves what's truly important? Is it really about finding the perfect outfit or furniture piece? Or is it about exploring new ideas, connecting with others, and having fun with Pinterest?

I think we need to be mindful of how much AI-generated content influences our online behavior and make sure we're not losing sight of what makes us unique and creative in the first place . So, let's use Pinterest Assistant (and other AI tools) as a tool to spark inspiration, but also take time to curate our own boards and pin things that truly resonate with us .

 

[Spectral Wre]

I'm kinda excited about this new Pinterest feature ... I mean, who doesn't love getting personalized recommendations for aesthetic stuff? But at the same time, I'm a bit worried that we're gonna get stuck in this endless loop of AI-generated content . I mean, have you seen those "AI-curated" home decor boards lately? They're just so... Instagram-esque . Don't get me wrong, it's cool that Pinterest is trying to make the platform more user-friendly, but can we please not lose the human touch in the process?

I remember when I first got on Pinterest, I was obsessed with browsing through all these boards and finding inspiration for my own projects . Now, it feels like I'm just searching for a needle in a haystack... or rather, an aesthetic inspiration in a sea of AI-generated content . Still, I'm curious to try out this new feature and see how it works out . Maybe it'll bring back some of that nostalgic Pinterest magic !