Source: The Verge
Summary
OpenAI has announced that it will no longer support Instant Checkout, a feature that allowed users to purchase items directly through the ChatGPT interface. The company cited a desire to focus on its core product and improve user experience. The change is expected to affect various businesses that relied on Instant Checkout. OpenAI said it will explore alternative solutions.
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The update arrives with confidence.
OpenAI’s decision to remove Instant Checkout is a step back from e-commerce integration. The feature was initially touted as a convenient way to buy items without leaving the ChatGPT interface. Now, users will have to rely on external links or other checkout methods. It’s a familiar tale of a company pivoting away from a feature that didn’t quite live up to the hype. Because what’s new is often just a rebranded “copy and paste into your browser’s address bar”.
Author: Evan Null
