OpenAI to let ChatGPT connect to bank accounts via Plaid integration

OpenAI is introducing a feature that allows ChatGPT users to connect their bank accounts via Plaid, giving the AI access to balances, transaction history, and investment portfolios, The Verge reported. The feature, which launches in preview for Pro subscribers at $200 per month, aims to provide personalized budgeting advice and fraud alerts for the 200 million monthly users who ask finance-related questions, according to Hacker News. While OpenAI emphasizes security through Plaid's existing infrastructure, The Verge noted the move raises significant privacy concerns about giving an AI chatbot direct access to sensitive financial data.

The VergeOpenAI to let ChatGPT connect to bank accounts via Plaid integration