biggest power grab ever

Welcome to this week’s Hyper AI Picks! 

And yes, this week has been intense…

OpenAI just rolled out two huge moves.

First, apps are now inside ChatGPT. It is starting to look like an App Store for AI.

Second, the new Agent Builder lets anyone create their own automations directly inside ChatGPT (make and n8n are about to die?)

This is a full-on digital land grab. 

Think Apple’s iPhone moment or WeChat’s everything-app strategy, only rebuilt for AI.

So what kind of AI company should you run when giants like OpenAI are swallowing the ecosystem?

The answer is not to compete on tools. 

The answer is to become a strategic AI advisor. 

A consultant who helps businesses make sense of the chaos and actually implement it.

That is exactly why Valeriya rebuilt our AI Consultant Certification 5.0 for 2026.

And now more about what’s really happened: 

🔍 AI Idea of the Week: The App Store for AI Is Here

OpenAI just launched Apps in ChatGPT - a major update that connects the chat to the tools you already use.

You can now use your favorite apps like Spotify, Canva, and Expedia directly inside ChatGPT.

It’s no longer just answering your questions… it’s doing things for you across the web. 

In many ways, ChatGPT is starting to feel like the App Store for AI… a single hub for everything you do online.

Here’s what it can do right now:

🎵 Spotify: ask ChatGPT to find an artist’s newest album or build a playlist featuring your favorite tracks.

🎨 Canva: create, preview, and edit your designs right inside the chat window.

🧠 Coursera: access videos and course content without ever leaving ChatGPT.

🏠 Zillow: search for homes that match your preferences.

🧳 Expedia: plan trips, compare destinations, and find flights or hotels.

💡 Figma: generate diagrams, tweak charts, and brainstorm visual ideas.

And this is just the beginning. Soon you’ll be able to call a ride, order dinner, or book a table - all without ever leaving ChatGPT.

Apps are already rolling out to ChatGPT users outside of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK (across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans). 

⚡ AI Signals: From Viral Apps to Everyday Tools

1. Sora hits 1 million downloads

OpenAI’s new video app just passed 1 million installs… and it’s growing even faster than ChatGPT did at launch.

Why it matters: The rapid rise of Sora hints at what’s next for social media: feeds filled with AI-made videos instead of phone-shot clips.

2. Google and Amazon roll out rival enterprise AI platforms

Google and AWS both unveiled new AI platforms on the same day - Gemini Enterprise and Quick Suite - built to help companies run agents, automate workflows, and tap into internal data.

Why it matters: Enterprise AI is where the real scale - and spending - will happen. As big tech battles for this space, AI is about to become the new layer of every business.

3. ChatGPT Go expands to 18 countries

The new “Go” plan - a more affordable version of ChatGPT with stronger image generation and access - is now available in 18 countries worldwide.

Why it matters: Lower-cost AI means more people can join the ecosystem. Expect a wave of new creators and small businesses to jump in.

4. Google launches AI shoe try-on

You can now virtually “try on” sneakers, heels, or sandals in Google Shopping.

Why it matters: Shopping online is getting smarter. AI is making product discovery more personal and visual.

🛠 AI Tool We’re Testing: HeyGen + Sora 2

Sora 2 has officially landed inside HeyGen, and it’s a game changer for anyone creating AI videos.

Now you can generate cinematic B-roll, full scenes, or conceptual visuals right inside your HeyGen projects.

Here’s how to try it:

1️⃣ Go to HeyGen's platform.

2️⃣ Start a new project and choose one of these options:

✨ Generate AI Video using Sora 2

✨ UGC Ad Video with Sora 2

✨ Or turn it on under Video Agent

3️⃣ Type your idea and Sora 2 handles the visuals in seconds.

Try it today and see what you can create!