OpenAI wants to be more like Apple and Google

OpenAI, initially a research-focused AI lab, transformed into a consumer tech giant after ChatGPT's explosive success. ChatGPT's rapid user growth, exceeding 100 million in weeks, propelled OpenAI's expansion. Currently boasting around 800 million users, OpenAI continues adding features to ChatGPT, including search and image generation. Sam Altman envisions OpenAI offering a universal single sign-on system, similar to major tech companies. This strategy aligns with Altman's plans for an OpenAI-based social network, enabling data collection for AI model training. Further indicating OpenAI's broadening scope, the company considers acquiring Io Products, a hardware startup. OpenAI also explores designing its own AI chip, mirroring the approach of other tech giants. Altman's ambition focuses on developing ChatGPT into a comprehensive AI platform, aiming for multiple multi-billion user products within five years. This demonstrates a clear shift from a research-centric model to a large-scale consumer technology enterprise.