OpenAI has announced a new personal finance preview for ChatGPT Pro users in the United States. According to Odaily, this feature allows users to securely connect their bank and investment accounts to view a financial dashboard within ChatGPT and consult AI for financial advice based on their personal financial situation, while maintaining full control over their data.
The new functionality is facilitated through Plaid for account linking, with Intuit support expected soon. It enables synchronization of balances, transactions, investments, and liabilities, helping users identify spending patterns, analyze savings opportunities, plan goals, and optimize major financial decisions. Users can also input financial background information, such as mortgages, savings goals, or large expenditure plans, to receive more personalized advice from ChatGPT.
The experience emphasizes automation and actionability, allowing users to set budget limits, automate savings transfers, and track weekly savings progress for a sustainable financial plan. The system offers savings strategies for dining, shopping, transportation, daily purchases, and subscription services, helping users increase savings without compromising their quality of life.
OpenAI notes that this feature is not a substitute for professional financial advice but combines complex personal financial issues with the reasoning capabilities of GPT-5.5 to provide more accurate solutions. The feature will gradually become available to Plus and all users, with plans to expand the ecosystem through partnerships with Intuit and others, aiming for a comprehensive financial planning and execution experience.
In terms of privacy and security, users can disconnect accounts or delete financial memories at any time. All account data is used solely to provide personalized financial services and will not alter user funds, adhering to strict data control and privacy protection standards.
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