From The Verge · Stevie Bonifield · · 1m 10s
OpenAI's wallet lets AI agents buy things for you
ChatGPT Wallet rolls out to US Pro subscribers, letting Dots agents make purchases with your approval and payment token protection.
In brief
ChatGPT Wallet rolls out to US Pro subscribers, letting Dots agents make purchases with your approval and payment token protection. OpenAI launched ChatGPT Wallet for US Pro subscribers, allowing Dots AI agents to make purchases on their behalf with biometric verification and payment token protection. Originally…
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Wallet starting today for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the US aged eighteen and older with eligible US-issued American Express, Chase, Mastercard and Visa cards.
Agents buy things with your approval
After adding a card, your Dots agents can buy things in response to your prompts, but they check in with you each time before checking out.
Your card details stay protected
OpenAI substitutes your credit card details with a payment token, similar to Apple Pay or Google Wallet, so your actual card info is not shared with your Dots agent or the business you are buying…
Future: agents could buy without approval
OpenAI expects users to eventually delegate purchases entirely to their agent by setting clear parameters such as spending limits, purchase categories, or time periods, and pre-approve those purchases.
The short version
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Wallet for US Pro subscribers, allowing Dots AI agents to make purchases on their behalf with biometric verification and payment token protection.
