Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast Ep 631: AI’s App Store Moment? Are ChatGPT’s Apps The Next Big Thing or Smoke and Mirrors?
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Oct 14, 2025 Is this the moment AI has been waiting for? OpenAI's new apps are sparking debate as some see a revolutionary shift while others detect a marketing blunder. Discover how apps like Spotify and Canva integrate with ChatGPT, enhancing user productivity with in-chat GUIs. Jordan Wilson explores the potential challenges of responsiveness and user experience while arguing that successful monetization for developers is critical. Will these apps truly transform enterprise software, or are they just a temporary thrill?
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ChatGPT As An AI Operating System
- OpenAI aims to make ChatGPT an "AI operating system" by embedding third-party apps directly in chat.
- This could reshape how users complete digital tasks by keeping context inside ChatGPT.
How To Access ChatGPT Apps Now
- Enable apps via Settings → Apps and Connectors and connect required third-party accounts once.
- Expect some apps to require authorization and accounts to work inside ChatGPT.
GUI Embeds Keep Context Intact
- Apps embed a GUI of services like Canva so they can operate with chat context directly.
- Working inside ChatGPT reduces copy-paste and speeds up workflows by preserving conversation context.