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Etsy reports a revenue increase from $818 million in 2019 to $2.75 billion in 2023, driven by technology investments. The company allocated $470 million to research and development in the past year. Etsy uses artificial intelligence to enhance product search capabilities and improve buyer experiences by providing accurate delivery times and generating gift guides. Transitioning data storage to the cloud resulted in a tenfold increase in website traffic. The platform saw an increase in active buyers during the pandemic, with significant sales from masks, totaling an estimated $750 million in 2020. Etsy implemented "Creativity Standards" to differentiate between AI-generated and human-created items, permitting only personally made or sourced products for sale. Currently, Etsy has over 91 million active buyers, reflecting a 1% year-over-year increase.

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