OpenAI Launches App Store for Developers: Submissions Now Open
OpenAI has opened ChatGPT app submissions to developers worldwide, launching an integrated app directory that transforms the AI chatbot into a full-scale platform with…
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Faith Amonimo is a Tech Editor and Newsletter Lead at Techsoma Africa, where she reports on technology and digital innovation across Africa and global markets. Her work explores how technological developments are shaping business, society, and the future of work, bringing a human-centered perspective to tech journalism.
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