OpenAI’s (MSFT) efforts to turn ChatGPT into a go-to personal shopper are off to a slow start, according to The Information

• OpenAI is still working on standardizing and structuring merchant data
• Stripe explored acquisition or acquire to boost Ai commerce efforts
• Merchant, consumer adoption remains a broader question

OpenAI's slow start in developing ChatGPT as a personal shopping assistant suggests challenges in standardizing merchant data and gaining consumer adoption. This may impact Microsoft’s AI strategy and its integration into e-commerce, raising questions about competitive positioning and the long-term viability of AI commerce initiatives. Additionally, any potential acquisition by Stripe highlights the urgency in the space, signaling a broader interest in enhancing AI capabilities for commerce.