ChatGPT is evolving from a "chat companion" into a real "consumer assistant."

On March 24, OpenAI officially announced that it will launch the "Agentic Commerce Protocol" this week. This major update means users can now complete the entire shopping process—from searching, comparing prices to placing orders—directly within ChatGPT without leaving the app.

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Leave abstract advice behind: Real-time inventory at your fingertips

Previously, when users asked for shopping advice, AI could only provide parameter comparisons or general guidance. After integrating the new protocol, ChatGPT has made a significant transformation:

Data integration: E-commerce websites can seamlessly connect their inventory data to OpenAI's underlying interface.

Precise recommendations: When you express specific needs (such as "recommend a retro coffee maker under 500 yuan"), the AI will use real-time inventory data to provide a precise list with price, images, and key selling points.

Full coverage: One-click ordering without switching platforms

This new feature is not exclusive to Plus users, but is available to all user groups including Free, Go, Plus, and Pro.

Closed-loop experience: After selecting a product in the chat interface, users can directly click to pay without being redirected to third-party shopping platforms.

Fair competition: OpenAI emphasized that it has not yet signed exclusive agreements with any specific merchants, and the initial display positions remain open for all e-commerce players who join the protocol.

Industry shock: The e-commerce SEO sector faces a major reshuffle

Industry insiders believe that OpenAI's move will completely change the logic of product distribution.

New opportunity: As AI becomes a new traffic entry point, how to get priority display of products in AI's recommendation lists will give rise to a brand-new "AI search engine optimization" sector.

Major players compete: Previously, Google had already tested AI shopping models, and Samsung also supports purchasing the same item directly from photos. Now, OpenAI's entry marks the official arrival of the "AI agent e-commerce" era.

From "Q&A engine" to "execution agent," OpenAI is reshaping the shopping process, turning ChatGPT