These productivity enhancements represent a natural evolution for ChatGPT, transforming it from a simple chatbot into a comprehensive workplace solution. The ability to create and edit Office files directly eliminates workflow friction and could save businesses money on expensive Microsoft 365 subscriptions. OpenAI's approach leverages open-source formats legally while providing users with seamless, AI-powered productivity tools.
This development signals potential strain in the OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, as the AI company directly challenges its investor's core revenue streams. The new features may lack essential business capabilities like cloud storage and real-time collaboration that enterprises require. Early reports suggest the AI agents can be slow and buggy, taking significantly longer than humans to complete basic tasks.
This development signals potential strain in the OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, as the AI company directly challenges its investor's core revenue streams. The new features may lack essential business capabilities, such as cloud storage and real-time collaboration, that enterprises require. Early reports suggest the AI agents can be slow and buggy, taking significantly longer than humans to complete basic tasks.
There's a 50% chance that GPT-5 will be available to the general public by Sept. 10, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.