You can now tempt fate and give your banking information to ChatGPT (www.engadget.com)

OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Wallet, a new feature that allows its Dots AI agents to make purchases on users' behalf, signaling a significant evolution in AI-assisted shopping. Users need to input their payment information only once, with all transactions subject to a security check like Face ID or fingerprint scans. This mechanism ensures that the AI agents can autonomously gather purchase options, but users maintain control by needing to approve every transaction. OpenAI has partnered with major credit card companies like American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, which means that users can keep their existing rewards and protections while using this service. The ChatGPT Wallet is particularly noteworthy as it attempts to alleviate privacy concerns by using a payment token, rather than actual card details, during transactions. This move could pave the way for more seamless integrations of AI in everyday financial practices, although the current rollout is limited to US-based Pro subscribers aged 18 and older. As companies such as Delta and United Airlines take a cautious stance and even ban AI agents from purchasing, the broader implications of these developments will likely prompt further discussion about the ethics and security of AI in financial interactions.