SAN FRANCISCO: Open AI has announced the rollout of new shopping features in its chatGPT platform, allowing users to find, compare and purchase products directly within the chatbot, The update includes enhanced product listings, visual details such as pricing, reviews and direct links to purchase items.
The new features aim to streamline the online shopping experience, with OpenAI stating that the product selections are made independently and are not advertisements, Available to all users, including free plus and pro subscribers,the features are expected to be fully rolled out in the coming days.Alongside the shopping update, OpenAI has also improved its search capabilities within ChatGPT. The platform now offers real-time answers, including live sports scores, and provides multiple citations for greater transparency.
The search function has gained significant traction, with over one billion web searches conducted in the past week alone.OpenAI’s integration of shopping features into ChatGPT reflects its expanding role in e-commerce, aligning with industry trends to use AI for a more personalized and efficient online shopping experience.
