Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosie ClarkeThursday 09 April 2026 15:31 BSTTesco is launching an AI assistant trial (PA)Tesco is trialling an innovative AI assistant aimed at transforming how customers plan meals and manage their grocery shopping.About 280,000 Tesco employees are currently testing the new tool, which is linked to their Clubcard purchase data, before its anticipated launch to all customers later this year.The AI assistant will offer personalised recipe ideas, consider individual dietary preferences, and allow users to generate recipes based on cost, cuisine, or ingredients they already have at home.Developed in collaboration with UK-based consultancy Tomoro AI, in alliance with OpenAI, the feature will be seamlessly integrated into the Tesco app.Tesco Chief Executive Ken Murphy said that the assistant has the potential to transform the shopping experience, harnessing AI to personalise services and ultimately save customers time and money.In fullSupermarket giant launches AI assistant trial to transform meal planning for customersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in