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AI Is Perfecting The Cannabis Shopping Experience

A few AI budtenders are in the mix, but will it be the future of cannabis retail

Artificial intelligence (AI) was introduced to Americans in the 1950s, but its prominence has skyrocketed over the last few years. Barrels of arguments against AI have littered newspapers, social media, and conversations among friends.

In the cannabis space, cultivators are pondering how machine learning may streamline operations while others have their gauge turned toward retail. A few AI budtenders are in the mix, empowering new consumers to enter their first shop and inspiring longtime connoisseurs to try new things.

Budtenders are a primary knowledge source for consumers, but not every interaction ends in the perfect purchase. Tools from tech companies like Jointly or dispensaries like The Source in Nevada supplement the budtender experience with their version.

Spark by Jointly

Jointly is a cannabis wellness app where users can track consumption, reflect on specific products, and shop local dispensaries. The platform launched in 2020, leveraging data to maximize what people get from their products. Spark, an AI budtender, was publicly launched in the free app two years later. The in-app tool draws intelligence from the collective cannabis experiences recorded since its launch.

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