However, there have been complaints about the quality of the text generated by the tool. An earlier version of the tool, which generated a product description based on seller-inputted details, was criticized for producing stilted, cliché language and removing important information. The author of the article agrees with these criticisms, stating that the tool did not save them any time and could potentially lead to complaints from buyers if the generated descriptions are not edited.
Key takeaways:
- eBay is offering sellers the option to create product listings from a photo using a generative AI tool.
- The tool uses pictures uploaded by sellers to fill in details like a product title, description, item category, and other key information.
- Currently, the tool is only available on the iOS app, but it will be available on Android in the coming weeks.
- While the tool aims to streamline the listing process, some sellers have complained about the quality of the text that’s being generated, stating it can be misleading or unhelpful.