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OpenAI Planning Desktop 'Superapp' — ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas Browser Merging

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The Verge reports OpenAI is building a desktop superapp merging ChatGPT, Codex, and its Atlas AI browser into a single application. OpenAI consolidating surface area rather than maintaining separate products — competing directly with OS-level integrations from Microsoft and Apple.


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