eBay continues to rely on generative artificial intelligence (AI). Now the German marketplace has launched one new AI tool which enables sellers Generate product lists from images. Specifically, as explained Ebay In a statement, the tool is called “Magic List”. can automatically write a title and description based on an imageand information that includes the following Product release date, category, subcategory, list price and shipping costs.
This tool builds on the company’s efforts to implement AI in the sales process. Actually, eBay has also improved its image background removal toolwhich allows sellers to share better product images.
«We want more detailed, accurate and detailed listings so buyers can access more information when shopping. But also We want sellers to be able to create these listings faster and easier. Until recently, we would have had to choose one of these goals. But we don’t have to do that now. Artificial intelligence can achieve both goals at the same time«says the company and at the same time confirms:These AI description tools are just a first step on our journey to magical, hassle-free listings.«. “We are excited to introduce the next version of this magical listing tool that puts the old saying ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ into action,” they emphasize from eBay.
On the same line, Ebay emphasizes that the tool solves the problem “Cold start« what first-time sellers usually experience in their marketplace, what «They may feel overwhelmed with the amount of information required to create a competitive listing«. «With AI, you don’t have to start cold – once you’re ready to sell, your listing can go online« emphasizes eBay. «We’ve been hard at work on this next version of a magical new listing experience that uses artificial intelligence to analyze, explore and extrapolate information from a small amount of data provided by the seller«says the company.
Strong commitment to AI
The company has not disclosed how long it has been developing the tool. However, he assures that “In the previous version, sellers could add a title to a listing and categorize the item. Later, they also had the opportunity to use AI to complete the product description«. With this first version, Ebay claims that 30% of US sellers who have used the app on iOS or Android have tried the tool at least once, and More than 95% chose to use AI-generated descriptions.
At the moment the new version of the “Magic Listing” tool is available Available to sellers in beta on iOSbut the marketplace plans We will be releasing it to the public in the coming months. Looking ahead, Ebay plans to integrate more artificial intelligence into its operations.