Now You Can Buy In ChatGPT!
OpenAI has introduced Instant Checkout, a new feature that lets U.S. ChatGPT users complete purchases directly inside the conversation. Powered by a Stripe partnership, it debuts with Etsy sellers and will soon expand to over a million Shopify merchants.
The system runs on the Agentic Commerce Protocol, an open-source framework allowing easy integration for retailers with minimal code changes. By keeping product rankings organic while charging merchants transaction fees, OpenAI opens a fresh revenue stream signaling a major step into AI-driven commerce.
Anthropic Introduces Claude Sonnet 4.5
Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, touting it as the world’s top coding model with state-of-the-art results on SWE-bench and a major leap in computer-use performance. Remarkably, it matches the API pricing of its predecessor while delivering significantly more capability.
In tests, Sonnet 4.5 sustained coding runs of over 30 hours, generating 11,000 lines of code far beyond prior benchmarks. With new tools like Claude Code checkpoints, context editing, and the Claude Agent SDK, Anthropic positions itself for long-horizon tasks that could reshape AI-driven software development.
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OpenAI Launched Sora 2 And TikTok Competitor App
OpenAI has launched Sora 2, a next-gen audio and video generator, alongside a TikTok-style social app where users can create and share realistic AI videos. The app’s standout “cameos” feature lets people insert themselves or friends into generated clips via identity verification. Rolling out first in the U.S. and Canada on iOS, Sora blends creative AI with social networking, but also raises safety and trust concerns around likeness sharing and responsible use.
PayPal’s Honey Integrates with ChatGPT for Smarter Shopping
PayPal is integrating Honey with AI chatbots like ChatGPT to provide real-time pricing, product recommendations, and exclusive offers when users research purchases. The system can also surface major retailers that AI may overlook, boosting both consumer choice and merchant sales. Framed as part of PayPal’s broader agentic commerce push, the move positions Honey to stay relevant as OpenAI and others build their own shopping systems like Instant Checkout, reshaping how consumers begin their buying journey.
Amazon launches smarter Echo devices with Alexa+
At its annual event, Amazon introduced four new Echo devices the Dot Max, Studio, Show 8, and Show 11 all built around its upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+. Running on custom AZ3 chips with AI accelerators, the devices enable more natural conversations, stronger sound, and smart home awareness powered by sensors and cameras. With features like Alexa+ Home, subscription management, and an upcoming Alexa+ Store, Amazon is positioning Echo as both an AI hub and a home entertainment system, deepening its ecosystem.
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