ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has teamed up with PayPal to enable users to purchase products directly within the chat platform.
According to CNBC, PayPal has signed a contract with OpenAI to integrate its digital wallet into ChatGPT, allowing users to pay for product recommendations made by the AI tool.
OpenAI aims to turn ChatGPT into an e-commerce platform, leveraging its 700 million weekly active users as a "personal shopper" service.
Previously, OpenAI announced support for payments via Walmart, Shopify, and Etsy in the US through Instant Checkout.
PayPal seeks to position itself alongside leading AI providers like Google and Perplexity.
Author's summary: ChatGPT partners with PayPal for easy payments.