Core Insights - OpenAI is advancing its strategy to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem centered around ChatGPT, aiming to create a "super system" rather than just a "super app" [4][12][17] - The company has made significant investments in computing power, estimated to be close to $1 trillion, to support the evolution and application of large models [3][4] - The newly introduced "Apps in ChatGPT" feature aims to integrate traditional applications with AI assistants, although its current capabilities are still limited [5][8][11] Group 1: Strategic Developments - OpenAI's strategy involves three interdependent AI infrastructures: substantial investment in computing resources, development of powerful model families, and the creation of an AI application ecosystem centered on ChatGPT [3][13] - The CEO, Sam Altman, highlighted that ChatGPT's user growth and engagement exceeded expectations, providing a competitive advantage due to the slow response from tech giants [2][3] Group 2: Apps in ChatGPT - Initial partners for the "Apps in ChatGPT" feature include Booking.com, Canva, and Spotify, with plans to reveal monetization details for developers later this year [5][11] - Current functionality of the "Apps in ChatGPT" is limited to basic operations, lacking the ability to perform more complex tasks [8][11] - Altman emphasized the importance of maintaining a direct and transparent connection between users and original services, even if it compromises user experience slightly [12][17] Group 3: AI Assistant Evolution - ChatGPT is positioned as a central AI assistant, with all interactions and tools designed around it, suggesting a shift from traditional browsing to AI-driven interactions [13][14] - The future of AI assistants may involve a clearer distinction between the roles of AI assistants and browsers, with AI assistants taking a more proactive role [14][15] - OpenAI's vision includes the development of a comprehensive account system that understands user preferences and manages privacy, ultimately leading to a universal AI tool [17][18]