DoorDash launches SMS ordering AI agent
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On October 1, 2026, TechCrunch reported that DoorDash announced on Wednesday the launch of an AI agent that can place orders via text message through Apple Messages. Users can send commands like "order my usual" to place an order, and can also specify dishes and get local restaurant recommendations. The agent can handle orders with mixed dietary preferences as well as group orders specifying different quantities. U.S. users can currently join a waitlist to try the feature. At the same time, DoorDash announced it will partner with select restaurants in Northern California to test delivery drones. The report noted that this is part of DoorDash's move to counter competition from Uber Eats and Grubhub. No further developments have been disclosed.
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- TechCrunch · AIDoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food
DoorDash announced on Wednesday an AI agent that takes orders via text through Apple Messages, supporting commands like "order my usual," specific dish requests, local recommendations, and group orders with mixed dietary preferences and different portion sizes. US users can join a waitlist to try it, while DoorDash will test delivery drones in Northern California with select restaurants, competing against Uber Eats and Grubhub.