OpenAI is pushing ChatGPT beyond a mere chatbot, transforming it into a comprehensive AI operating system with third-party app integration. Users can now interact with services like Spotify, Canva, Figma, and Zillow directly within the chat interface. This shift aims to streamline digital interactions, allowing users to manage various tasks through natural language commands without switching between different applications.
To facilitate this transformation, OpenAI has released an Apps SDK, enabling developers to build and integrate apps into the ChatGPT ecosystem. This allows developers to reach over 800 million ChatGPT users. The company also launched AgentKit, a set of developer tools for building and deploying agents for real-world environments. According to OpenAI, AgentKit speeds up development by allowing developers to design workflows visually and embed agentic UIs more efficiently.
ChatGPT's evolution into an AI operating system marks a strategic move towards redefining user interaction with technology. By consolidating various digital services into a single, AI-managed interface, OpenAI envisions ChatGPT becoming an indispensable tool in daily digital life. This positions OpenAI against competitors like Google and Microsoft, who are also integrating AI assistants into their products.
