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.
Speculation of a deal has swirled since last week, and several outlets reported the acquisition could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion.
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.
‘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.