DoorDash says outside AI agents have only led to "hundreds" of orders so far
But it's still early days for the relatively new e-commerce use case.
But it's still early days for the relatively new e-commerce use case.
DoorDash said that it is open to working with third-party agent makers
The acquisition would bring two major players in on-demand delivery under one roof, combining DoorDash’s dominance in restaurant takeout with Instacart’s reach in grocery delivery.
DoorDash is buying rival Instacart in a deal worth roughly $17 billion, signaling that the delivery wars continues to heat up.
DoorDash agreed to buy Instacart for about $17bn in cash and stock, keeping its brand and app. The deal needs regulatory approval.
The deal could help DoorDash’s grocery business compete against Amazon and Walmart.
Speculation of a deal has swirled since last week, and several outlets reported the acquisition could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion.
‘Instacart risks getting squeezed,’ an analyst said, as Instacart sale talks reach DoorDash. Uber has walked away from talks.
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.