OpenAI is preparing a platform overhaul ahead of a planned IPO, reported by the Financial Times, shifting ChatGPT toward a “superapp” experience. The changes are expected in the coming weeks and include redesigns to the company’s website and mobile app, new coding tools, expanded image generation, and partner-built applications. The strategy aligns with a focus on autonomous agents that can execute multi-step tasks—from booking travel to managing calendars—rather than only answering questions. FT also reported growth in Codex’s weekly active users to more than 5 million, with business customers driving a substantial share of revenue. For universities, the move is a signal of where AI teaching and campus lab activity may be directed: more tool ecosystems, more integration with third-party platforms, and more emphasis on agentic workflows that resemble real operational tasks.