OpenAI isn’t building a better chatbot. They’re building your next operating system. OpenAI’s leaked strategy memo outlines a vision that goes far beyond chat.
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Beyond the chatbot – By 2026, ChatGPT aims to be your primary interface to the internet, replacing browsers, apps, even email clients.
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A physical device is coming – OpenAI plans to launch hardware, not just apps. Like Apple, they want to own the whole experience.
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Not SaaS, a new OS – While ChatGPT Plus has succeeded, OpenAI treats that revenue as limiting. Their real play is platform dominance.
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Fight for access – They fear being blocked by Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The memo talks about battling for “user choice.”
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AI-first future – Apps will survive only if they can be accessed through AI. The future interface is the model, not the screen.
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OpenAI isn’t aiming to be a tool you use. It’s aiming to be the way you use everything. Startups, platforms, and tech giants alike. This memo changes the game.
