OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sees "proactive AI" as the next big phase after chatbots and agents

In three linesSam Altman (OpenAI) identifies "proactive AI" as next phase after chatbots and agents: systems running continuously in background, acting without user prompts. Context: companies facing spiraling AI costs and lack of usage skills. Promise: "more value for less spend."

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