Sam Altman details openai's strategy for business leadership

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, outlined a three-part strategy aimed at securing business dominance. During a developer conference in San Francisco on September 28, 2026, Altman emphasized the importance of delivering the best AI models, making them accessible for developers, and establishing OpenAI as a marketplace for business customers. OpenAI's latest model, GPT-6.1 Sol, was presented as an affordable alternative to its Astra model, alongside Ultrafast, a more expensive and faster option. Altman also announced the expansion of Codex AI coding tools to the cloud and the release of new APIs for building agents and rapid decision-making. OpenAI reported that over 1.2 billion people use ChatGPT weekly, positioning the company as a hub for businesses seeking to integrate AI technology. Altman highlighted plans to allow users to leverage their ChatGPT token allocations on other AI products and use existing commitments toward purchasing partners' offerings. In a Q&A, Altman expressed aspirations for OpenAI to become a central hub for connecting customers and driving innovation, mirroring the model of cloud computing providers. He emphasized the goal of creating a robust ecosystem that supports both developers and businesses.