OpenAI to take a commission from ChatGPT online shoppers

OpenAI plans to take a commission on purchases made directly through ChatGPT using its new built-in checkout feature. This is part of OpenAI's effort to expand into e-commerce and increase revenue beyond subscription fees. The company is partnering with Shopify to enable these in-app purchases, where merchants will pay OpenAI a percentage of each sale. This move could create a new revenue stream for OpenAI and challenge Google as users increasingly turn to chatbots for product searches. Advertising firms are also experimenting with ways to influence AI search results, which could potentially disrupt traditional advertising methods. OpenAI is also considering integrating advertising into ChatGPT, although the details are still being worked out.