AI has taken over grocery shopping — and helping people save money stealthily
NY Post
Gone are the days of having to scribble down must-gets like eggs, milk and butter from the grocery store.
Artificial intelligence’s got the list — and more — covered at supermarkets.
From smart carts that take the brainwork out of budgeting to technology that enables folks to purchase food with their faces, AI is sweeping the aisles — and in some marts, literally.
And in stores, this new tech is helping city dwellers save money with a few taps of a screen.
Grocery stores in the tri-state area began rolling out Instacart Caper Carts — grocery wagons powered by science and created by New York-based software developers — earlier this year, and while it’s been largely a novelty for tech-savvy shoppers, there are built-in features to save on weekly grocery hauls and help stay on budget.
The Post gave the gadget a go right in Manhattan’s backyard at the ShopRite of Hoboken and discovered by simply opting for an AI-powered cart — only a little bulkier and harder to maneuver — over a standard cart, there’s $10 off from the get-go.
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