OpenAI adds shopping capabilities to ChatGPT, enabling users to browse and purchase products from retailers such as Amazon and Walmart through a Google Shopping-like interface, with personalized recommendations based on user preferences and past interactions

April 29, 2025

ChatGPT goes shopping with new product-browsing feature

OpenAI integrates product browsing into ChatGPT, allowing users to search and buy from merchants like Amazon and Walmart via a Google Shopping-style interface. ChatGPT uses conversational AI to tailor recommendations based on preferences, past interactions, and diverse review sources.

Source: arstechnica.com

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