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ChatGPT is getting verified AI ‘Business Agents’
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jay Peters
Source published: 10/11/2026, 18:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 11/11/2026, 04:29:25 UTC
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Briefings
ChatGPT is launching a new feature allowing users to interact with verified 'Business Agents' representing specific brands to assist with comparison shopping and product inquiries. This beta feature is currently available only to eligible e-commerce and online service businesses in the United States, with the capability to start conversations when a brand appears in a ChatGPT response. Users can engage with these agents to explore offerings and ask follow-up questions about product differences.
Key points
- ChatGPT is launching a new feature allowing users to interact with verified 'Business Agents' representing specific brands to assist with comparison shopping and product inquiries.
- The feature is currently available only to eligible e-commerce and online service businesses in the United States during a beta period.
Context
This development marks a shift in how AI assistants can be integrated with real-world commerce, providing users with verified brand representatives to navigate complex product landscapes.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article from The Verge dated 2026-11-10, which describes the feature's launch as part of a broader suite of business-focused features. Specific eligibility criteria, user interface details, and the exact scope of 'eligible' businesses are not detailed in the provided text.
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