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OpenAI Adds Bank Accounts to ChatGPT, xAI Launches Grok Build Coding Agent
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- May 18, 2026
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In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's rollout of personal finance inside ChatGPT with Plaid-powered bank, brokerage, and credit card connections for Pro users, and the trust questions it raises. We also cover Greg Brockman taking over product strategy at OpenAI to unify ChatGPT, Codex, and the API into a single agentic platform, xAI launching Grok Build, its first terminal-native coding agent aimed directly at Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex, and arXiv's new one-year author bans targeting unchecked AI-generated research submissions. From OpenAI's consumer push and internal reorg to xAI's developer play and scientific publishing's pushback on AI slop, we break down what each shift means for users, developers, and the broader AI landscape. https://www.aiconvocast.com Help support the podcast by using our affiliate links: Eleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/ibl30sgkibkv Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, Google, Plaid, Intuit, arXiv, or any other entities mentioned unless explicitly mentioned. The content provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice. Affiliate links may earn the podcast a commission at no additional cost to you.