OpenAI has developed a new ChatGPT plugin that it plans to launch gradually, with companies including Expedia, Instacart and OpenTable among the first to develop ChatGPT-enabled plugins. The ChatGPT plugin will allow the AI program to gain access to external information and events after 2021, even information considered “too specific” to be included in training data. Potential uses for individual plugins will vary according to the website. Expedia is one platform readying a ChatGPT plugin that offers up-to-date information on flights and travel costs. However, OpenAI acknowledges the potential risks the plugin poses, particularly in relation to safety concerns. OpenAI is taking action to ensure that harmful or unintended actions are prevented through its strict adherence to privacy and monitor use. Furthermore, the plugin will be kept separate from ChatGPT’s main infrastructure to keep browsing history distinct.