Meta overhauls Marketplace with AI insights and collaborative shopping
Meta announced Thursday that it’s giving its buy-and-sell platform, Marketplace — arguably the best part of Facebook and the most appealing to young people — a “glow up.” Each day in the US and Canada, one out of four Facebook daily active young adult users go to Marketplace, according to Meta. The overhaul includes the ability to create collections of listings you can share with friends or the public.
The site will also offer AI suggestions on what to ask sellers about your potential purchase. Unfortunately for all involved, the much-hated, easy-to-accidentally-press default message to sellers — “Hi, is this available” — remains unchanged.
Most promising, to us, for comedic purposes: “You can now react and comment directly on Marketplace listings, helping others learn about item quality and discover unique finds.”
The site will also offer AI suggestions on what to ask sellers about your potential purchase. Unfortunately for all involved, the much-hated, easy-to-accidentally-press default message to sellers — “Hi, is this available” — remains unchanged.
Most promising, to us, for comedic purposes: “You can now react and comment directly on Marketplace listings, helping others learn about item quality and discover unique finds.”
