OpenAI is building a social network

Early prototypes hint at a new social feed powered by ChatGPT's image generation, signaling OpenAI’s bold expansion beyond AI chatbots

OpenAI is developing an internal prototype of a social network with a focus on ChatGPT’s image generation, according to multiple sources. CEO Sam Altman has been quietly seeking feedback, but it’s unclear whether the social platform will be a new app or integrated into ChatGPT. OpenAI has not commented publicly yet.

Key takeaways

• OpenAI is exploring launching its own social network, currently in early development.
• The prototype features a social feed centered around AI-generated images.
• Sam Altman is privately gathering feedback; no public announcement yet.
• The move could intensify competition with Elon Musk and Meta.
• A social platform would help OpenAI gather valuable real-time user data for training AI models.
• The project reflects OpenAI’s broader ambitions for expansion amid high growth expectations.
• It’s uncertain if the social network will ever officially launch.

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