OpenAI takes the fight to Musk and Zuckerberg

According to The Verge, which accessed internal developments, OpenAI is reportedly developing a social network similar to Elon Musk’s X platform. The internal prototype integrates ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities with a social feed, though the project is still in the early stages. It’s unclear whether this will become a standalone app or be integrated into ChatGPT.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sought external feedback on the concept, a move likely to further strain the company’s relationship with Elon Musk. Musk recently made an unsuccessful $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI and previously sued the company for allegedly deviating from its original mission. OpenAI countersued, accusing Musk of harassment and attempts to obstruct its transition to a for-profit model — a dispute headed to trial next year. The transformation is striking: once an enthusiastic co-founder, Musk now stands as OpenAI’s fiercest critic. The critical question emerges: Is OpenAI prepared to compete with Musk and Zuckerberg for control of social conversation and user data?

Beyond its rivalry with Musk and X, OpenAI’s potential social platform would also directly challenge Meta, which is developing its own standalone AI app scheduled for release in Q2 2025. Meta’s offering aims to compete with ChatGPT by providing a deeper, more personalized AI experience, likely…