ChatGPT is getting better for shopping
theverge.comPublished: 4/28/2025
Summary
OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT's shopping capabilities by integrating more detailed product information into search results. Previously, users couldn't easily access up-to-date prices or images, but now ChatGPT displays product cards with text overlays, including star ratings and price points. These recommendations are organic, avoiding ads, though details about partners aren't specified. A browser demo showed how queries like "best espresso machines" yield specific top picks with purchase options from various retailers, but preorder tests for the Nintendo Switch 2 revealed limited effectiveness. The feature is now available to all ChatGPT users today.