OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul since launch, transforming the chatbot into a superapp with integrated...

OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul since launch, transforming the chatbot into a superapp with integrated coding tools and AI agents, according to a Financial Times report Source 1. The move is designed to position ChatGPT as a gateway to higher-margin products ahead of a potential IPO, with sources indicating the overhaul could roll out within weeks. Multiple outlets, including Yahoo Finance Source 14 and Livemint Source 11, corroborate the report. Separately, OpenAI launched Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks, rolling out to ChatGPT Business and eligible personal accounts Source 2. This feature reduces data exfiltration risks, likely boosting enterprise adoption. Hiring activity supports this growth push: OpenAI has posted dozens of roles in late May and early June 2026, including AI Deployment Engineers for large enterprises and startups, a Manager for Partner AI Deployment Engineering with AWS, and a Government Account Director for National Security Sources 122-140. These hires signal a ramp in enterprise and government go-to-market, which implies increased compute demand for inference. The superapp overhaul, combined with enhanced security and deployment hiring, points to OpenAI aggressively expanding its platform to drive revenue and user engagement ahead of an IPO. For AI infrastructure, this likely means higher demand for inference compute, benefiting GPU and custom chip providers.