OpenAI Ventures into Social Media: What to Expect from Their New Platform

OpenAI, the innovative force behind ChatGPT, is reportedly exploring the social media landscape. Fresh off revolutionizing AI communication, the company is said to be developing a social networking platform. This new venture could potentially rival established giants like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

According to reports from CNBC and The Verge, OpenAI's project is currently in its initial phases. Details remain limited, but the company has reportedly created an internal prototype. This prototype emphasizes ChatGPT's image generation capabilities, according to reports. The prototype includes a social feed, sparking speculation that OpenAI might launch a separate app or integrate it into the existing ChatGPT platform.

This potential social network emerges amidst the rising popularity of OpenAI's image generation tool, powered by GPT-4o. This tool, launched last month, allows users to create images in the style of Studio Ghibli by simply entering a prompt.


Consequently, social media feeds have been flooded with anime-style selfies, movie stills, and other creative images in the animated style. This trend of generating Ghibli-style images has captivated users globally. It could be a key factor driving OpenAI's decision to venture into social networking, tapping into the world of memes, visual content, and user-generated creativity.

In a recent TED interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed the company's growth. He revealed impressive growth in ChatGPT's user base.

He revealed that ChatGPT’s user base was “growing very rapidly” and suggested that it had doubled within a few weeks.

Altman also noted the widespread adoption of OpenAI's systems.

In fact, Altman noted that “one in ten people globally now use OpenAI’s systems”.

Users increased exponentially!
Reports indicate that OpenAI's weekly active users surpassed 400 million as of February. The company's business users exceeded two million. This growth trajectory is remarkable, considering that just a few months prior, the company reported 300 million weekly active users.

OpenAI recently secured $40 billion in its latest funding round. This brings its valuation to an impressive $300 billion. ChatGPT's rapid growth earned it the title of the fastest-growing web application in history. It reached 100 million monthly active users just two months after its release.


However, OpenAI's potential move into social networking comes at a time when social media companies face intense scrutiny. These companies are grappling with legal and regulatory challenges related to user safety, particularly concerning harmful content.

The news of OpenAI's potential entry into the social media space coincides with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in an antitrust case. The Federal Trade Commission accuses Meta of acquiring smaller rivals to maintain its dominance in the social media market. While OpenAI's potential entry could disrupt the industry, it also raises questions about content moderation and user safety. These are critical responsibilities in today's complex digital environment.


Sam Altman hinted at this possibility in February 2025.

As per reports, even though Sam Altman had hinted at this move in February 2025, stating, \"ok fine maybe we'll do a social app,\" suggesting that the company might enter the social media space to compete with Meta.

Currently, OpenAI has not officially announced a specific launch date for its social media platform.