OpenAI”s ChatGPT gets support for a dozen application plug-ins

Friday, 24 March 2023, 19:59:00
OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed company that developed ChatGPT, on Thursday announced support for plug-ins designed to allow companies to more easily embed chatbot functionality into their products. The first plug-ins have been already been created by Expedia , FiscalNote , Instacart , KAYAK , Klarna , Milo , OpenTable , Shopify , Slack , Speak , Wolfram , and Zapier , OpenAI said. To read this article in full, please click here
— ComputerWorld

Expedia PT Lowered to $90 at Wolfe Research

Friday, 24 March 2023, 08:32:16
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— Investing.com

Expedia and Kayak Add ChatGPT Plugins to Enhance Travel Planning

Thursday, 23 March 2023, 23:35:00
The connection between ChatGPT and the data from Expedia and Kayak paves the way to access the real power of generative AI. So far, it”s just been a gimmick. -Justin Dawes
— Skift

OpenAI brings ChatGPT to the Internet

Thursday, 23 March 2023, 20:01:58
Image credits: Open AI OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, can now surf the web – in some cases. OpenAI today Launched ChatGPT plug-ins, which extend the functionality of the bot by giving it access to third-party knowledge sources and databases, including the web. Available in alpha for ChatGPT users and developers Waiting list OpenAI says it will initially prioritize a small number of developers and subscribers of its premium ChatGPT Plus plan before rolling out widespread access and the API. Hands down the most interesting plugin is OpenAI’s first-party web browsing plugin, which allows ChatGPT to pull data from around the web to answer various questions put to it. (Previously, ChatGPT knowledge was limited to dates, events, and people prior to about September 2021.) The plugin retrieves content from the web using the Bing search API and displays any websites it visited in crafting an answer, citing its sources in ChatGPT responses. A chatbot with web access is a risky prospect, OpenAI’s own research has found.
— Lanka Times

OTA Insight Strengthens Leadership Team, Appoints Vivek Bhogaraju as COO to Drive Strategic Growth

Thursday, 16 March 2023, 10:00:00
Executive leader brings a strong track record of innovation, partnerships, and scaling teams & commercial platforms in travel. DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / March 16, 2023 / OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, today announced the appointment of Vivek Bhogaraju as its new Chief Operating Officer. OTA Insight Strengthens Leadership Team, Appoints Vivek Bhogaraju as COO to Drive Strategic Growth Executive leader brings a strong track record of innovation, partnerships, and scaling teams & commercial platforms in travel. With more than two decades of experience in the travel & technology industry, Vivek has a proven track record of delivering operational excellence and driving business growth. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Revenue Performance Solutions at Expedia Group, where he was responsible for the strategy & execution of Expedia Group”s revenue management offerings for the hotel and short-term rental line of businesses. As OTA Insight”s Chief Operating Officer, Vivek will spearhead strategic planning, internal operations, M&A, partnerships, and help to scale the company”s acquired businesses.
— Accesswire