Real-time Inventory

Instacart has embedded a full checkout flow in OpenAI’s ChatGPT using the Agentic Commerce Protocol, letting users browse, cart and pay for groceries without leaving the chat. Real‑time inventory from local stores and Stripe‑powered payments eliminate the traditional “handoff” friction and reduce hallucination risks. Instacart, an early OpenAI Operator preview partner, also leverages ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex for internal automation and aims to serve as a fulfillment layer for major AI platforms. The feature is live on web, with mobile apps forthcoming, highlighting the need for accurate data, scalable payments, compliance and strong partner ecosystems.