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Episode Synopsis
OpenAI’s Dev Day 2025 introduced ChatGPT apps — a new ecosystem that lets users book travel, create content, and manage tasks directly inside ChatGPT. Malcolm analyzes whether this platform play will succeed, why developers are wary, and what it means for businesses considering ChatGPT automation.Key Topics Covered1. The ChatGPT Apps AnnouncementHow the new ecosystem works (Booking.com, Expedia, Spotify, Canva, Figma, Coursera, Zillow)800 M weekly active users (up from 700 M)8 billion tokens/minute processed via APIComparison to failed 2023 plugins2. OpenAI’s Platform StrategyAiming to be your “digital life orchestration layer”Learning from Meta’s ecosystem model30 % cut → “Apple Store of AI” playMCP protocol adoption from Anthropic3. AgentKit — Workflow Automation PlatformVisual drag-and-drop agent builder (demo in 7 minutes)Guardrails for safe agent deploymentChatKit assistant for building agentsEvals & prompt optimization tools4. Why Developers Are SkepticalStill no revenue sharing after 21 monthsVendor lock-in to OpenAI models onlyEU access blocked (27 member states)GDPR fines (Italy €15 M)Broken trust in the developer community5. ChatGPT vs n8nAgentKit = ease of use + integrationn8n = 400 + integrations, self-hosting, model choiceSerious businesses prototype in ChatGPT → build in n8nAvoid full dependency on one platform6. Business ImplicationsWho should adopt (B2C, general productivity)Who should avoid (lock-in risk = enterprises / EU)Commoditization problem for OpenAIReal-world CRM integration examples7. The Big Question“Do you want one company controlling your entire digital ecosystem?”75 % of users prefer diversificationTrust > featuresControl of conversation = control of platform💬 Notable Quotes“ChatGPT wants to become an orchestration layer for your entire digital life.”“Developers are like that girlfriend you cheated on — ChatGPT broke their promise 21 months ago.”“I have 800 million paying customers. Who wants a piece of it? And by the way, I’m taking 30 percent.”“The question is not who controls the conversation — but where does it happen?”📚 Resources MentionedOpenAI Dev Day 2025 AnnouncementsChatGPT AgentKit PlatformMCP Protocol by Anthropicn8n Workflow AutomationZapier / Make.com AlternativesChatGPT GPT StoreEU AI Act & GDPR Regulations🔗 Connect with Malcolm WerchotaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmwerchotaWebsite: werchota.aiYouTube: youtube.com/@werchotaX (Twitter): x.com/malcolmwerchotaFacebook: AI Cookbook PageInstagram: @malcolmwerchotaaiTikTok: @malcolmwerchota📧 Contact: [email protected] 💡 Show Feedback: [email protected]🧠 Learn MoreAI Fit Academy – Malcolm’s hands-on program helping professionals apply AI tools in real workflows. 👉 Ship First, Study Later — Working Workflows by Week 2 or 100 % refund. www.werchota.ai/ai-fit-academy🎬 Production NoteEpisode recorded live from a hotel in Lower Austria after Malcolm’s workshop with a construction company.SubscribeThe AI Cookbook Podcast → Weekly practical insights on AI implementation, workflow automation, and tool breakdowns — without the hype.
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