Google’s suite of services, including Android, search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, and Workspace, are integral to our online experiences. However, OpenAI appears to be positioning ChatGPT as a competitor that could potentially replace Google’s dominance. In the context of the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google, an internal document titled “ChatGPT: H1 2025 Strategy” outlines OpenAI’s ambitions to transform ChatGPT into an essential “super assistant” for users. ChatGPT is progressively becoming an alternative to traditional search engines.

Users increasingly prefer getting quick answers through ChatGPT rather than navigating Google’s search results. With the ability to ask follow-up questions for deeper insights, ChatGPT eliminates the need for extensive browsing, enhancing the user experience. OpenAI’s vision for ChatGPT includes evolving it into a super-assistant that genuinely understands users’ needs and preferences, enabling it to assist with a wide range of tasks. So, what defines a “super assistant”?

According to OpenAI, it’s a personalized, intelligent entity capable of performing both mundane and complex tasks. This super assistant is not only broadly skilled in daily activities such as answering questions, planning vacations, and managing schedules, but also possesses deep expertise in areas considered challenging, such as coding. OpenAI emphasizes accessibility, ensuring this assistant is available on multiple platforms, including chatgpt.com, mobile apps, and even as a backup for other voice assistants like Siri. OpenAI’s aspirations extend to making ChatGPT the default assistant on various devices.

Currently, it collaborates with Apple, allowing users to turn to ChatGPT for more complicated tasks when Siri fails. However, Siri remains the default assistant, and OpenAI argues that users deserve the freedom to choose their preferred AI without mandatory defaults imposed by companies. As the landscape of AI continues to evolve rapidly, it remains to be seen whether ChatGPT will emerge as the leading force in the digital realm, especially in a competitive environment filled with other capable AI models.