Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell their products through ChatGPT, as the Canadian e-commerce software company says it has struck a partnership with U.S. tech giant OpenAI to make the sales possible.

OpenAI introduces Instant Checkout, transforming ChatGPT into an active shopping partner. Users can now purchase products directly within the chat int

ChatGPT's "Instant Checkout" feature lets consumers make purchases on single items without having to leave the app.

Launching first in partnership with Etsy and Shopify, the Instant Checkout functionality has the potential to rival Amazon and Google, one expert said.

With ChatGPT's new Instant Checkout feature, users can buy products from Etsy without leaving the app. It's free for users, while merchants pay a 'small fee.'

U.S. consumers using OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now buy the items that their AI-powered search has led them to directly — without leaving their conversations.

What To Know: OpenAI announced it’s rolling out Instant Checkout, powered by the Agentic Commerce Protocol, enabling U.S. ChatGPT users to purchase directly from U.S. Etsy sellers without leaving the chat. Over a million Shopify merchants — including Glossier, SKIMS, Spanx and Vuori — are slated to be added “soon.”

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