OpenAI buys NextSlide: what adding AI presentations means for the doc wars
openai acquired presentation startup nextslide, with the team now working on chatgpt. this move signals a direct expansion into visual content creation and tightens competition with google workspace and microsoft copilot.
openai has acquired nextslide, a startup specialized in generative presentation software, with founder ahmed beshry confirming the team joined chatgpt earlier in 2026. nextslide's core capability—transforming static notes and research into visual slides—will likely be integrated into chatgpt to rival microsoft's powerpoint copilot and google's gems. this acquisition highlights a strategic shift from text-only interactions to full-suite productivity agents that handle end-to-end workflows. for users, this points to a future where chatgpt acts not just as a research assistant, but as a creative engine for business collateral, potentially disrupting the traditional saas presentation market.