OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is looking to expand its use cases and transform it into a smart assistant for work, according to a report by The Information. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly shared plans with developers to develop ChatGPT into a “supersmart personal assistant for work” that can draft emails and documents tailored to an individual’s style and with up-to-date information about their business. This move aligns with what Microsoft and Google are doing with similar AI technology.
However, this development may pose a bigger challenge for Microsoft, as it is OpenAI’s primary business partner, investor, and cloud provider. OpenAI’s new capabilities with ChatGPT are expected to be the focus of its commercial efforts. The report also mentioned that OpenAI has already struck deals with certain firms interested in using its software to build AI “copilots” for workplace use.
This news comes in the wake of earlier reports highlighting potential conflicts within the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership. Some Microsoft employees were concerned that the launch of ChatGPT would overshadow the introduction of a new Bing product. Additionally, OpenAI has formed partnerships with Microsoft’s competitors, including Salesforce and DuckDuckGo, leading to some overlap and competition in their sales efforts.
Overall, OpenAI’s plan to leverage ChatGPT as a smart assistant for work presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in relation to its partnership with Microsoft and competition in the market.
