
I sent ChatGPT Agent out to shop for me
Hayden Field
created: July 18, 2025, 7:45 p.m. | updated: July 19, 2025, 1:38 p.m.
Think of OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent as a day-one intern who’s incredibly slow at every task but will eventually get the job done.
The Verge forked over the $200 for a one-month subscription to ChatGPT Pro, since OpenAI announced that higher-than-expected demand for ChatGPT Agent will delay its rollout to Plus and Team users.
Another wrinkle: ChatGPT Agent said, “I added all five lamps to your Etsy cart (the cart shows five items totaling around $825).
Image: The VergeI told ChatGPT Agent, “I want to buy flowers for my friend who lives in Colorado.
ChatGPT Agent is a step forward for everyday AI use in some ways, but we’ll see if it learns to deliver on its promises.
1 month, 1 week ago: The Verge