OpenAI did what Apple couldn't, and now it's coming for Everything Else ❤️📱; PayPal doubles down on Agentic Commerce as it aims to become the trust layer for AI Shopping 🤖🛍️
FinTech is Eating the World, 9 January
Hey Everyone,
Good morning, happy Friday, and welcome back! After the holiday break, we’re now back with the daily cadence, and boy, it’s hot here in FinTech 🔥 Today all eyes are on OpenAI and why they did what Apple couldn’t with ChatGPT Health (why it’s bigger than health, what’s next & why FinTechs should pay close attention here + bonus deep dive into OpenAI’s Super App strategy and The AI Leaders Playbook inside), and PayPal, which is doubling down on Agentic Commerce as it aims to become the trust layer for AI Shopping (why their Microsoft Copilot Checkout partnership could be huge & what’s next for agentic commerce + bonus deep dives into PayPal, PayPal Bank and the 120+ AI use cases from the world’s leading startups & top internet companies inside). So let’s jump straight into the fascinating stuff 🌶️
OpenAI did what Apple couldn't, and now it's coming for Everything Else ❤️📱
The BIG News 🗞️ The world’s most valuable AI company just entered the healthcare space as OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health. While most people saw this as just another product update, it’s absolutely much more than that.
It marks a move that could reshape how technology companies approach sensitive consumer data and vertical integration (& domination) across regulated industries.
Most importantly, it clearly signals that OpenAI is really serious about building the ultimate Super App of the West.
Let’s take a closer look at this, understand why it matters, and what’s next.
