OpenAI Partners with Etsy, Shopify on ChatGPT Payment Checkout
OpenAI’s Instant Checkout lets US ChatGPT users buy directly from Etsy now, with over 1 million Shopify merchants like Glossier and SKIMS joining soon, merchants pay a small fee.
- OpenAI announced that ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Free users can purchase directly from Etsy sellers within the chat.
- Over a million Shopify merchants will also soon offer this feature, which uses OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol, co-developed with Stripe.
- Etsy shares increased by 13% and Shopify shares rose by 6% following this announcement.
- The feature aims to create a seamless buying experience and expand opportunities for sellers, including popular brands.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping
OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a virtual merchant to boost online commerce revenue. Users can now buy directly from Etsy sellers through the chatbot and will soon be able to do the same with Shopify sellers.
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