Are ChatGPT app suggestions advertisements?

OpenAI states these are not ads but tests to surface relevant conversational tools, though users remain skeptical.

What third-party apps are integrated into ChatGPT?

Integrations include services like Zillow, Spotify, Target, and Walmart, allowing various functionalities within ChatGPT.

Why are users concerned about ChatGPT's app integrations?

Users worry that these app suggestions are a precursor to intrusive advertising within the ChatGPT interface.

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ChatGPT's 'Apps' Spark Ad Fears, User Backlash

4 Dec

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Summary

OpenAI faces user skepticism over app suggestions within ChatGPT.
Third-party integrations like Zillow and Spotify are now in ChatGPT.
Recent additions of Target and Walmart allow direct shopping from ChatGPT.

ChatGPT's 'Apps' Spark Ad Fears, User Backlash

OpenAI is facing growing user criticism regarding the integration of third-party apps within ChatGPT. Despite the company's assertion that these are not advertisements but rather tests to surface relevant conversational tools, a significant portion of the user base remains unconvinced.

The feature, announced at DevDay in October, initially brought services such as Zillow and Spotify into the ChatGPT interface. More recently, the chatbot has integrated Target and Walmart, enabling users to shop directly within the conversation, intensifying concerns about potential advertising.

Some users have reported irrelevant app suggestions, leading to frustration and speculation about OpenAI's advertising plans. This comes as the company had reportedly explored an ad-based model, though recent reports suggest a pause on advertising initiatives to focus on competitive advancements.