# OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sees "proactive AI" as the next big phase after chatbots and agents

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/openai-ceo-sam-altman-sees-proactive-ai-as-the-next-big-phase-after-chatbots-and-agents/>
> Published: 2026-06-04 13:25:44+00:00

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlines the next phase of AI products: a "proactive AI" that runs constantly in the background and acts on its own instead of waiting for user prompts. Companies are also wrestling with spiraling AI costs and a basic problem: most employees simply don't know what to ask AI. Altman's promise: "We can help people get more value for less spend."

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