OpenAI raises $122 Billion, aims to build unified AI Superapp to rival Anthropic

The Superapp will bring together ChatGPT, Codex, browsing tools, and AI agents into a single experience.

OpenAI has raised a massive $122 billion funding round, taking its valuation to $852 billion. The company says the money will be used to expand infrastructure, improve AI models, and support global growth. The announcement also revealed OpenAI's most ambitious project yet - building a unified AI superapp that combines all of its tools into one seamless platform.

CEO Sam Altman explained that the challenge is no longer intelligence but usability. People don't want to juggle multiple apps for different tasks; they want one system that understands their needs and completes tasks automatically.

What Will Superapp Do?

The superapp will bring together ChatGPT, Codex, browsing tools, and AI agents into a single experience. Instead of treating these as separate products, OpenAI wants them to function like parts of one system.

The idea is simple: users give one instruction, and the AI handles everything in the background. For example, instead of searching flights, comparing prices, writing emails, and saving details separately, the AI would complete the entire workflow.

OpenAI calls this an "agent-first" approach, where the AI doesn't just answer questions but takes action -- moving across apps, handling data, and executing tasks. The company believes this will make AI far more useful in everyday life, especially for non-technical users.

Funding and Market Impact

The $122 billion round was co-led by SoftBank, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, D. E. Shaw Ventures, Amazon, and Nvidia. OpenAI already serves over 900 million weekly users, including more than 50 million subscribers, and generates around $2 billion in monthly revenue.

The company hopes that by turning its tools into one powerful app, users will adopt it at home, eventually bringing it into workplaces. If successful, the superapp could challenge platforms like Gmail, GitHub, Google Search, and productivity apps such as Notion or Excel.

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