For her birthday, my mom wants a mixed-metal bracelet made with sterling silver and gold, and I set a budget of $400. Etsy sounded like a good place to find unique handmade jewelry for her gift. So, I followed my chatbot's instructions by simply asking it to "show me handmade silver and gold bracelets on Etsy. It asked for more details, such as my budget and style preference. It then pulled up a list of seven options available on Etsy.
Instant Checkout in action. Source: ChatGPT. OpenAI is redefining online shopping with an agent-based checkout feature, allowing users to purchase products directly from Etsy and Shopify merchants within AI chats. Imagine searching for a housewarming gift for a friend or maybe a running t-shirt for yourself. ChatGPT suggests relevant Etsy or Shopify products; you pick the style, click the "Buy" button, and a green tick confirms your order. Voilà! No browsing. No cart. Just instant shopping.