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The episode features a discussion on the evolution and future of ChatGPT and AI assistants with Nick Turley from OpenAI.

In this BG2 guest interview, Altimeter Partner Apoorv Agrawal sits down with Nick Turley of OpenAI for a deep dive into how ChatGPT became one of the fastest-growing products in history—and what comes next. They discuss how OpenAI thinks about retention and product metrics, why long-term engagement matters more than raw growth, and how ChatGPT gets the next billion users. The conversation explores the future of AI assistants: moving beyond chat into proactive agents that can take actions, complete long-horizon tasks, and integrate deeply into users’ daily lives. Nick also shares how OpenAI balances product improvements with breakthrough research, how GPU constraints shape product decisions, and why building for both power users and everyday consumers is essential to discovering new use cases. The episode covers the evolution of ChatGPT pricing, the role of partnerships and distribution, and how OpenAI is thinking about scaling access to AI globally. A must-watch discussion for builders, operators, and investors trying to understand the next phase of AI—from chatbots to true “super assistants.” Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:00) Nick Turley’s Journey to OpenAI (02:15) ChatGPT’s…

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