OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT from a "chatbot" to a real-world digital executor. Recently, the company officially launched the App Integrations feature for users in the United States and Canada, initially supporting 12 mainstream apps such as Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, DoorDash, Expedia, Figma, Spotify, Target, Uber, Uber Eats, and Zillow. Users can simply log in to their accounts within ChatGPT to directly call external services and complete real operations through natural language instructions, without having to switch apps.

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 One sentence command, all daily services done

Through deep integration, ChatGPT can achieve a closed-loop from "saying" to "doing":

- Travel: Tell ChatGPT, "Find a four-star hotel in Chicago next week with a budget of less than $200, including breakfast," and the system will automatically call Booking.com or Expedia, returning options that can be booked directly;  

- Dining: Enter "Plan a two-person dinner, add ingredients to the DoorDash shopping cart" or "Find Thai food with a rating above 4.5 near you on Uber Eats," and complete selection and addition with one click;  

- Creation: Commands like "Design a 16:9 Q4 product roadmap PPT using Canva, main colors blue and white, using the Source Han Sans font," and the AI will generate an editable design;  

- Learning: Request "Find a medium-level Python course, compare the ratings, duration, and prices of three courses on Coursera," and quickly filter the best option;  

- Shopping: Enter "Prepare a movie night gift set for a friend's birthday," and the Target integration will recommend popcorn, drinks, snack combinations, and add them to the shopping cart;  

- Real estate: Tell ChatGPT, "Find a single-family home under $3 million, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with good school districts in Seattle," and Zillow data will be displayed instantly;  

- Travel: Say "Call an Uber to the airport," and the system will launch the Uber app to book a ride.

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 Convenient operation, privacy controllable

Users can enable integrations in two ways:

1. Mention the app name directly in the conversation (e.g., "Create a running playlist on Spotify"), and ChatGPT will guide you to log in;

2. Authorize in bulk through "Settings > Apps and Connectors."

OpenAI emphasized that all connections require user approval and clearly list the scope of permissions (e.g., Spotify will access your playlists and listening history). Users can disconnect any app at any time in the settings to protect their data sovereignty.

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 AI is not just a 'advisor,' but also an 'executor'

This upgrade marks a fundamental shift in ChatGPT's role—from an information provider to a task executor. In the past, AI could tell you "where there are good hotels"; now, it can directly help you choose, compare, and book. This "conversation-as-interface" model is becoming the core paradigm of the next generation of human-computer interaction.

 Future expansion: OpenTable, PayPal, Walmart to join soon

OpenAI revealed that more partners such as OpenTable (restaurant booking), PayPal (payment), and Walmart (retail) will be added in 2026. Currently, the feature is not available in Europe and the UK, mainly due to local data compliance requirements.

 AIbase observation: The competition for AI entry points has shifted from "who is smarter" to "who is more comprehensive"

When ChatGPT connects to your schedule, wallet, music, travel, and home, it becomes more than just an app—it becomes the operating system of digital life. This "AI + service" integration led by OpenAI is redefining the value boundaries of smart assistants.

However, convenience comes with deep data sharing. Users must weigh between "extreme convenience" and "privacy control." For developers, a new question has emerged: perhaps the super app of the future doesn't even need a user interface—you just need to speak out your request.