Block Expands AI Ordering and Procurement Tools
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A report dated November 4, 2026, said that Block is applying artificial intelligence to Square’s restaurant sales and procurement scenarios. The customer-facing Square Kiosk supports consulting the menu and placing orders by voice; Squaremates, for restaurant merchants, can prepare purchase orders. Block also plans to add inventory management and procurement-agent functions for placing orders with suppliers. Currently, Block is testing how to charge other businesses for these AI tools. The report also said that Square processed $76.4 billion in payments in the third quarter, up 14% year over year.
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- PYMNTSBlock uses AI for voice ordering and preparing purchase orders for merchants
Block is using AI across both sides of sales: Square Kiosk enables customers to ask about the menu and place orders by voice, while Squaremates prepares purchase orders for restaurant merchants. Block also plans to add a purchasing agent to help manage inventory and place orders with suppliers. Square processed $76.4 billion in payments in the third quarter, up 14% year over year; Block is testing how to charge other businesses for its AI tools.
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