OpenAI’s CPO on what’s coming next: Hardware, GPT-5, Jony Ive, agents, more

In this interview, Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer of OpenAI, discusses the company's vision for ChatGPT, emphasizing its evolution from answering questions to performing real-world tasks. He highlights the launch of connectors that integrate personal and enterprise data, enabling ChatGPT to access and utilize information from various services like Google Docs and SharePoint. Weil also touches on generational differences in AI adoption, the importance of user control, and the collaborative approach to product development involving research, product, and engineering teams. He shares insights on evaluating model capabilities, the role of prompts, and the potential of AI agents like Codex in coding. The conversation explores the balance between platform capabilities and opportunities for startups, the excitement around Jony Ive joining OpenAI, and the future of hardware in enhancing AI experiences.