BackOpenAI Bets on 'Super App' with Thibault Sottiaux at the Helm

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OpenAI Bets on 'Super App' with Thibault Sottiaux at the Helm

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OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a personalized 'super app' under Thibault Sottiaux, aiming to integrate proactive AI assistance into daily life, competing with Google and Anthropic.

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