In September, OpenAI launched Instant Checkout for U.S. users — allowing ChatGPT to connect directly with Etsy sellers so shoppers can buy items in-chat. The company also announced that Shopify merchants — including brands like Glossier, SKIMS, Spanx and Vuori — would soon be available.

PayPal Holdings Inc. expects to generate $1.7 billion in Venmo revenue this year, the company said Tuesday, while giving a rare glimpse into the peer-to-peer payment service’s top-line performance.