Ep 631: AI’s App Store Moment? Are ChatGPT’s Apps The Next Big Thing or Smoke and Mirrors?

In this episode of the Everyday AI Show, host Jordan Wilson discusses OpenAI's newly unveiled apps for ChatGPT, drawing a parallel to the early days of smartphones without apps to emphasize their potential impact. He explores whether these apps represent a true "App Store moment" or just another fleeting feature, like plugins and GPTs. Jordan explains how to access and use the apps, highlighting their ability to bring web experiences directly into ChatGPT and improve productivity by leveraging context within the chat window. He also touches on the differences between apps, connectors, and GPTs, and gives his hot take, predicting that while the initial rollout may be underwhelming, ChatGPT apps have the potential to be a long-term success if OpenAI prioritizes developer monetization and incentivizes widespread adoption.