OpenAI: ChatGPT to Evolve into AI Agent "Superapp

OpenAI plans to transform ChatGPT into a "superapp" combining coding tools and AI agents. This shift aims to boost revenue ahead of a potential Initial Public Offering later this year. The company is under pressure to increase profitability by attracting more lucrative clients. The main change involves focusing on AI agents over traditional chatbots. OpenAI will reportedly prioritize developing Codex, an AI agent for coding and software development, which is part of its premium paid features. This overhaul is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks through an update to the ChatGPT app. The update will encourage users to explore coding, image generation, and apps from external partners. One senior OpenAI employee states, "Chat is dead." OpenAI seeks to offer a product similar to Anthropic's models, which use AI agents to handle multiple tasks from a single instruction. This move could change how we interact with AI in our daily lives.