OpenAI Absorbs Presentation Startup NextSlide

The acquisition marks a strategic push to evolve ChatGPT from a text-heavy interface into a tool capable of generating polished, editable slide decks from raw prompts and research notes. While the financial details of the transaction remain private, the move aligns with OpenAI’s broader ambition to turn complex data into accessible, professional-grade outputs. Beshry, who previously navigated the acquisition of his cashier-less checkout startup Caper AI by Instacart in 2021, noted that the team has been working under the OpenAI banner since earlier this year. The NextSlide product remains a reflection of the team's ongoing mission to simplify the gap between conceptual ideas and visual execution.