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OpenAI announced plans to nearly double its workforce through 2026 as it shifts focus toward enterprise customers and coding tools, moving away from consumer-focused "side quest" projects. The company is developing a ChatGPT superapp for desktops and an automated AI research intern to expand beyond its core chatbot offering. Chief scientist Mira Murati acknowledged current AI limitations in complex system design, while cofounder Sam Altman indicated the company is exploring new capabilities' boundaries. OpenAI also published a prompting guide for GPT-5.4 optimization as it simultaneously expands data center infrastructure, raising investor questions ahead of a potential IPO.