OpenAI has introduced a new plugin feature for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, that will allow it to retrieve information from online sources and interact with third-party websites. This new feature is currently in the alpha phase and will be available to a limited set of users initially, with a waitlist in place to access it. OpenAI has stated that the plugins have been designed with safety as a core principle, and they will help ChatGPT access up-to-date information, run computations, or use third-party services.
The plugins that are currently available include e-commerce platforms Shopify, Klarna, and Instacart, and travel search engines Expedia and KAYAK. These plugins will enable ChatGPT to perform various tasks such as checking live scores for sporting events, booking international flights, and purchasing food for home delivery. Other plugins include the math computer Wolfram for carrying out calculations, and the business messaging…
