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Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
July 16, 2026
Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search, to strengthen its personalization and discovery features. The deal matters because live shopping platforms depend on fast, relevant recommendations, especially as Whatnot expands into new product categories.
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and discovery features as it expands into new product categories.
Source: techcrunch.com