OpenAI announces ChatGPT Instant Checkout for Etsy and Shopify

Core Insights - OpenAI has launched Instant Checkout, enabling users to purchase products via its ChatGPT AI chatbot, initially supporting single-item purchases from U.S. Etsy sellers [1] - The feature is available to U.S. ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Free users, with plans to include over one million Shopify merchants soon [1] - OpenAI will charge a fee for transactions completed through ChatGPT, which could provide a significant new revenue stream for the company [2] - The company is currently not profitable and is incurring losses while scaling its computing infrastructure [2] - Specific fee details remain undisclosed due to confidential contracts with Etsy and Shopify, but Instant Checkout is free for users and does not affect product prices [3] - OpenAI aims for ChatGPT to assist users in real-world tasks, with future plans to introduce multi-item carts and expand the feature's regional availability [4]