OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Wallet. The new service lets ChatGPT agents make purchases for you. It is now rolling out to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the US.
If you’ve ever wished ChatGPT could do more than suggest products, that’s exactly what ChatGPT Wallet wants to do. You can save a payment card once, then ask ChatGPT to help you find and buy products or services without going through the process yourself.
The company says you still have full control over every purchase. Before anything is paid, ChatGPT shows key details, including the merchant, the items you’re buying, the total cost, and the payment method. You then approve the purchase using Face ID, a fingerprint scan, or another biometric check.
For security, the payment system creates a secure token for every approved transaction, instead of sharing your actual card number. OpenAI says neither the AI agent nor the merchant gets access to your real card details.
ChatGPT Wallet currently works with cards from American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. You can also continue earning eligible card rewards and receive supported purchase protections from your card provider.
OpenAI says more features are on the way. In the future, you’ll be able to set rules for purchases, such as spending limits or specific product categories. This could make it easier to let AI agents handle routine buying tasks within limits that you choose.
The company is also releasing guidance for businesses that want their websites to support AI-assisted shopping.
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For now, ChatGPT Wallet brings ChatGPT closer to becoming the virtual assistant many users have imagined. It can do more than recommend what to buy. It can also help complete the purchase, with you staying in control every step of the way.
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