OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is developing a new social media platform with a social feed, according to reports from TechCrunch and Reuters. CEO Sam Altman is leading this early-stage project that began in early 2025.
The platform is currently an internal prototype focused on ChatGPT image generation, potentially positioning OpenAI to compete with platforms like X and Meta while collecting valuable data for AI training.
What Is This New Platform?
The social platform is a prototype – an early working version of a product that’s still being tested and improved. It combines ChatGPT’s ability to create pictures from text descriptions with features similar to what you see on regular social media apps.
OpenAI is seeking feedback from people outside the company to improve this early version, but has not decided if it will be a separate app or part of the existing ChatGPT service.
Why Is OpenAI Entering Social Media?
- Real-time data collection: To gather fresh information that helps teach their AI systems
- Expanding services: To grow beyond their current AI offerings
- Competition: To challenge social platforms like X and Meta
Project Timeline
| Time | Development Stage |
|---|---|
| Early 2025 | Project began with initial planning |
| April 2025 | Internal prototype with social feed created |
| Current | Seeking external feedback on early version |
| Future | No confirmed launch date or timeline |
Integration with ChatGPT
The current testing focuses on a social feed within the ChatGPT app, not as a separate application. This approach would let users share AI-generated images and interact with content created by others, all in one place.
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Competition with Other Platforms
This move adds tension to OpenAI’s relationship with Elon Musk, a former co-founder who now runs X (formerly Twitter). By entering the social media space, OpenAI would directly compete with both X and Meta’s platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
The social media project represents a significant shift for OpenAI as it moves beyond just providing AI tools to potentially creating a community platform. While still in early stages, this development could reshape how we interact with AI and social media in the coming years.
