
OpenAI has launched a personal finance tool for ChatGPT Pro users in the U.S., enabling them to connect their bank accounts for financial insights. The tool, developed in partnership with Plaid, allows users to link accounts from over 12,000 financial institutions to monitor spending and plan future finances. This follows OpenAI's acquisition of the Hiro team, which contributed to the tool's development. The new feature utilizes the enhanced reasoning capabilities of GPT-5.5, aiming to provide detailed financial advice. This marks a significant advancement in AI's application in personal finance.
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