What to know

  • ChatGPT now offers improved shopping features, including product suggestions, images, and reviews.
  • Users can search for products and buy them directly through ChatGPT.
  • These features are available to all users, including those not logged in.
  • Over 1 billion web searches were conducted via ChatGPT last week.

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has just received a significant update to enhance your online shopping experience. This upgrade allows you to search for products, compare options, and purchase items directly within the chatbot. The new features include visual product details, pricing information, and reviews, making it easier to find what you need.

These improvements are part of OpenAI's strategy to compete with traditional search engines like Google. Unlike Google, ChatGPT's product results are chosen independently and are not advertisements. This means that the results are based on the quality or price of the product rather than paid placements.

The shopping features are currently available in categories such as fashion, home goods, and electronics, with plans to expand into more categories based on user feedback. OpenAI also emphasizes that it does not earn any commission from transactions made through ChatGPT's search.

In addition to shopping, ChatGPT has introduced other features like searching through WhatsApp and providing improved citations for responses. This allows you to access information even when you're away from your computer and verify the accuracy of the information provided.

Via: The Verge