OpenAI Adds 20+ Apps to ChatGPT, US/Canada Only — SkimNews
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- OpenAI launched a suite of ChatGPT app integrations that let users connect services such as Spotify, DoorDash, Uber, Canva, and Figma to perform tasks directly from the chatbot.
- OpenAI lets users set up integrations via Settings → Apps and Connectors, where they can browse, select, and sign in to multiple apps in one flow.
- OpenAI warns that linking accounts shares app data—e.g., Spotify listening history—with ChatGPT, urging users to review permissions before connecting.
- DoorDash integration, introduced in December 2025, enables U.S. users to generate meal plans and add grocery items to a DoorDash cart for checkout, with retailers like Kroger and Wegmans participating.
- Target rolled out a beta ChatGPT integration before Black Friday, allowing shoppers to request gift ideas and add items to a Target cart for purchase with same‑day “Drive Up” or other delivery options.
- OpenAI announced upcoming integrations with OpenTable, PayPal, and Walmart slated for 2026, expanding the ecosystem beyond the current U.S. and Canada rollout.
- OpenAI currently limits the app integration rollout to the United States and Canada, excluding users in Europe and the United Kingdom.
Why it matters: Consumers in the United States and Canada gain a streamlined, AI‑driven way to manage tasks across dozens of services, while privacy‑concerned users must weigh data‑sharing risks; European users miss out due to regional rollout limits. The move also signals OpenAI’s push to embed its chatbot into everyday workflows, potentially reshaping how users interact with digital platforms.
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