OpenAI DevDay / ChatGPT Dev October 2025 Conference

 

Here is a summary of OpenAI DevDay / ChatGPT Dev Conference on October 6, 2025:

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Key Announcements & New Products

1. Apps inside ChatGPT / App SDK

   • Developers can now build full applications that run within ChatGPT. The Verge+2WIRED+2

   • Apps can show interactive UI, respond to triggers, and operate inline in a conversation. ארס טכניקה+2WIRED+2

   • Launch partners include Spotify, Canva, Coursera, Zillow, Booking.com, Figma, Expedia. Business Insider+3The Verge+3WIRED+3

2. App Store / Directory & Monetization

   • OpenAI is designing a directory / “app store” inside ChatGPT for users to discover these apps. The Economic Times+3Business Insider+3WIRED+3

   • Developers will be able to submit apps for review later in 2025. The Verge+1

   • Monetization options and commerce integration are planned (users will be able to make purchases inside apps). Business Insider+2WIRED+2

3. GPT-4 Turbo (Model Upgrades)

   • A preview of GPT-4 Turbo was released. OpenAI+2Jagranjosh.com+2

   • It supports up to 128,000 tokens of context (≈ 300+ pages) in a prompt. OpenAI+2OpenAI+2

   • Pricing is improved: 3× cheaper for input tokens, 2× cheaper for output tokens vs GPT-4. OpenAI

4. AgentKit / Agent Tools

   • OpenAI introduced AgentKit, a toolkit for building AI agents / automated workflows. Reuters+4WIRED+4Jagranjosh.com+4

   • These agents can carry out tasks autonomously, using apps and triggers. Reuters+3WIRED+3WIRED+3

5. Infrastructure & Partnerships

   • OpenAI announced a large-scale chip deal with AMD to secure computing capacity. Jagranjosh.com+3WIRED+3Reuters+3

   • Emphasis was placed on scaling enterprise offerings and deeper partnerships in various industries. Reuters+2WIRED+2

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Strategic Implications & Themes

• ChatGPT as Platform / OS: The shift is toward making ChatGPT the interface for apps and services. It’s less a chatbot and more a platform. ארס טכניקה+3WIRED+3The Verge+3

• Developer-Centric Shift: By enabling developers to embed apps, OpenAI is deepening its dependence on third-party innovation.

• Competition with App Stores / Platforms: By internalizing app discovery and commerce, OpenAI positions itself as a rival to mobile app platforms (Apple, Google). Business Insider+2WIRED+2

• Cost / Efficiency Focus: Lower costs for the upgraded model encourages heavier usage.

• Enterprise & Scale: The AMD partnership, enhanced infrastructure, and enterprise push suggest OpenAI is preparing for large-scale, mission-critical deployments.