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OpenAI Developing Prototype for AI-Driven Social Media Platform, Sources Claim

OpenAI is in the early stages of building a social media platform that could rival X and Meta’s offerings, according to The Verge. The internal prototype reportedly features a social feed centered on image generation capabilities from ChatGPT.

While it remains unclear whether the platform will be released as a standalone app or integrated into the existing ChatGPT interface, sources indicate OpenAI is exploring ways to expand its consumer footprint and secure access to real-time social data for AI training.

CEO Sam Altman has reportedly sought private feedback on the concept, though no public launch is confirmed. The project signals OpenAI’s broader ambitions to move beyond chat-based tools and into the social media landscape.

James Dargan
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James Dargan is a writer and researcher at The AI Insider. His focus is on the AI startup ecosystem and he writes articles on the space that have a tone accessible to the average reader.

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