Pinterest has its own AI assistant now

Pinterest is adding a new way to find clothes, furniture and other sources of aesthetic inspiration through its app. It’s called Pinterest Assistant, and it’s an AI-powered search and recommendation tool that uses knowledge of your Pinterest activity to tailor its responses.

Whereas other search features work best when you have a specific thing you’re looking for in mind, Pinterest says the Pinterest Assistant is meant to handle more open-ended requests. Asking for pillows that match your “living room…