Mia: So, I've been hearing whispers that OpenAI might be cooking up something interesting – letting us use our ChatGPT accounts to sign into apps and websites. What's the buzz behind this?
Mars: Right? It's basically all about flexing ChatGPT's muscle. We're talking about 600 million monthly active users – that's a huge crowd. They're thinking beyond just chatting with AI. Imagine ditching those endless passwords and using your ChatGPT login for everything – shopping, social media, even your smart toaster. They're aiming for total digital domination, like ChatGPT becomes your universal key.
Mia: Ah, so they're throwing their hat in the ring with Apple's Sign in with Apple or the Google/Microsoft gang?
Mars: Bingo! Those giants have made single sign-on the new normal. OpenAI sees a chance to crash the party with a sign-in that's familiar and powered by AI. It's not just about convenience; it's about keeping you hooked across all sorts of services. If your AI buddy is at the center of your online life, you're less likely to stray, right?
Mia: I saw something about a developer sneak peek. How are they sneaking this out into the world?
Mars: They started with a preview in Codex CLI, which is pretty smart. Developers already using OpenAI's coding tools get to play with it first. It's like a low-key launch where feedback is gold. Plus, they're throwing in some candy: Plus users get $5 in API credits for linking up, and Pro users get a sweet $50.
Mia: Freebies always grab attention. But, beyond the credits, how do they know if anyone actually cares?
Mars: That's where their developer interest form comes in. They're basically asking teams to spill the beans on their app's user base – from tiny startups to massive platforms. They also want to know how developers are making money with AI and how much they're using other OpenAI tools. It's all about sizing up the playing field before they go big.
Mia: Sounds like they're covering all the bases. What's the grand plan? Any guesses when we'll see Sign in with ChatGPT in the wild?
Mars: Well, CEO Sam Altman teased a sign in with OpenAI feature way back in 2023, saying it was coming in 2024. Now, we're in 2025, and while it's definitely in the works, the official launch date is still a secret. We're still in the dark about which companies are on board and when we regular folks will get our hands on it.
Mia: The mystery adds to the excitement. If they can nail the security and make it super easy to use, this could really shake things up.
Mars: Totally. An AI-powered sign-in that's smooth as butter could be a game-changer, especially if OpenAI sneaks in personalized assistant features right when you log in. But, until we see it live and hear about some big partnerships, it's still a wait and see situation.
Mia: I'll definitely be watching. Thanks for laying it all out – this could be the next big thing in how we manage our online identities.
Mars: Anytime! It's one of those ideas that seems simple, but could completely change how we do things online.
