ChatGPT Transforms into App Platform, Aims to Act Like Operating System
At OpenAI DevDay 2025, the company unveiled new capabilities for apps in ChatGPT, marking a significant shift towards an all-encompassing experience. According to Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT, the platform will soon act more like an operating system, similar to Mac, Windows, or Android.
The development is part of a broader trend in AI, where assistants are becoming increasingly agentic and capable of carrying out tasks on behalf of users. However, the traditional question-and-answer format of chatbots has remained largely unchanged until now.
"We're not just building a chatbot; we're building an ecosystem," Turley said during the event. "We want to make it easy for developers to build apps that integrate seamlessly with ChatGPT."
The new capabilities allow developers to create custom apps within ChatGPT, blurring the lines between the platform and traditional operating systems. This move is expected to have significant implications for how users interact with AI-powered tools.
Background and context
ChatGPT has been evolving rapidly over the past year, incorporating multimodal interactions and task-oriented functionality. The platform's transformation into an app platform marks a major milestone in its development.
Industry experts see this shift as a natural progression of AI technology. "We're moving from a world where chatbots were just Q&A tools to one where they can perform complex tasks," said Dr. Rachel Kim, AI researcher at Stanford University. "This is an exciting time for the industry."
Current status and next developments
The new app platform capabilities are currently available in beta, with OpenAI encouraging developers to experiment and provide feedback. As the platform continues to evolve, users can expect a more integrated experience that combines the strengths of chatbots and traditional operating systems.
In the words of Turley, "We're just getting started on this journey. We want to make ChatGPT an essential part of people's daily lives."
*Reporting by Zdnet.*
