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OpenAI has launched a Business Hub allowing companies to create and manage profiles within ChatGPT. This feature aims to improve user interaction with businesses and provides insights into user engagement, marking a shift towards a more discovery-focused platform.
- OpenAI has rolled out a Business Hub for companies to create business profiles in ChatGPT, currently in beta.
- The profiles enable businesses to verify and update information about their products and services, similar to existing search engine profiles.
- Companies can also create specialized business agents to answer user queries about their offerings.
- The Business Hub will provide limited insights into user interactions, including profile views and website clicks.
- Businesses must verify their profiles through a formal process, with multiple verification methods available.
- OpenAI previously attempted to position ChatGPT as an e-commerce platform but discontinued that effort in March due to lack of success.
- The new features suggest a strategic shift for ChatGPT towards becoming a more comprehensive consumer discovery tool, akin to Google.
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