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In 2026 ChatGPT will become a personal super-assistant that gets things done.

Fidji Simo, OpenAI · made Jan 5, 2026 · target Dec 2026 · Open

In 2026, ChatGPT will become more than a chatbot you can talk to to get advice and answers; it will evolve into a true personal super-assistant that helps you get things done.
Fidji Simo, Closing the capability gap

The prediction

Who
Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications, OpenAI
Made
Jan 5, 2026
Target
Dec 31, 2026 (stated as "In 2026")
Status
Openin 3 months
Source
Closing the capability gap Primary: their own words · original recording
Topics
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