eBay and OpenAI Join Forces

In a groundbreaking announcement on Thursday, eBay Inc. revealed its partnership with OpenAI, aiming to harness the power of artificial intelligence to transform the e-commerce landscape for enthusiasts worldwide.

Introducing Operator: The AI Assistant

eBay is set to be among the pioneers collaborating with OpenAI on the research preview of the AI agent named Operator. Launched today for Pro users in the United States, Operator is designed to act as a virtual assistant, facilitating various online tasks including shopping. This collaboration is expected to significantly expand eBay's seller reach by directing more potential buyers to the platform.

Empowering Buyers and Sellers

"As we continue to evolve our internal AI agent capabilities, and deepen our strategic partnerships, we’re learning how these technologies can best empower buyers to discover more of the things they love and enable sellers to grow their businesses successfully," eBay stated, highlighting the mutual benefits of this innovative partnership.