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OpenAI now wants ChatGPT to access your bank accounts
Your trust in AI is about to be put to the test: OpenAI will soon let you give the chatbot direct access to your bank accounts. The new feature announced in preview today will allow users to "securely connect" ChatGPT with Plaid - the bank-to-app bri
Editor's take
OpenAI is developing a feature to allow ChatGPT to directly access user bank accounts via Plaid integration.
This move signifies a significant expansion in the capabilities and data access of consumer-facing AI, directly impacting user privacy and financial security. The integration raises questions about data governance, potential misuse, and the evolving role of AI in managing sensitive personal information, especially following past controversies surrounding AI data handling.
Future developments to monitor include the security protocols OpenAI implements, the clarity of user consent mechanisms, and the range of financial institutions Plaid supports for this integration. The success of this feature will hinge on building and maintaining user trust, which has been a recurring challenge for AI companies.
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