Yelp is licensing its reviews, ratings, photos, and business data to OpenAI for use in ChatGPT, as reported by Axios. This integration will display Yelp branding and links when ChatGPT offers local business recommendations based on the licensed content. Additionally, a new Request a Quote feature will allow users to directly contact local service providers through the chat interface.

Yelp: Yelp operates a platform that aggregates user reviews, ratings, photos, and business information for local services and establishments. In the reported development, Yelp is licensing this content to OpenAI to power enhanced local recommendations within ChatGPT. The arrangement includes prominent Yelp branding and links in responses along with an upcoming feature allowing direct quote requests from providers.
OpenAI: OpenAI builds and maintains large-scale AI systems, most notably the ChatGPT conversational platform used for information retrieval and task assistance. Through this partnership, OpenAI is incorporating Yelp’s local business dataset to strengthen ChatGPT’s ability to deliver relevant recommendations for nearby services. Responses will carry Yelp attribution and direct users toward business interactions.

Integration: ChatGPT will display Yelp branding and hyperlinks when presenting local business recommendations derived from the licensed data.
Feature Expansion: A forthcoming Request a Quote capability inside ChatGPT will enable users to initiate contact with local providers directly from the chat interface.