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Shopify's Canvas tool uses AI to allow merchants to build stores via chat, rendering real code in real-time. This eliminates the need for developers for basic store setup and customization.

Impact: Lowering the technical barrier to entry will likely increase the number of small businesses adopting Shopify, expanding the platform's total addressable market.

— from Skydance Merger, Rivian Growth, And AI Commerce · TechCrunch Daily Crunch· Oct 03, 2026