I have an idea for a feature for OpenAI. As companies increasingly replace employees with artificial intelligence to reduce costs and increase efficiency, many people are struggling to find stable work. Instead of allowing AI to concentrate economic power within corporations, OpenAI could introduce a feature that uses AI to help individuals become self-employed. The same system that replaces jobs could train and equip people to create their own income streams and retain full profit rather than working under an employer.
The feature would be accessible directly inside ChatGPT. By clicking the “+” icon in the ChatGPT text window, users could select a new option called something like “Build My Online Business.” Once selected, the system would begin a structured process that converts the user from job seeker into business operator.
The process would start by collecting practical inputs: skills, available time, starting capital, geographic location, and income goals. Using this information, the system would conduct automated market research. It would analyze demand trends, competition density, pricing structures, and customer pain points. From this data, it would generate a ranked list of viable online business models tailored specifically to the user, such as digital services, niche consulting, print-on-demand, digital product sales, or automated content businesses.
After one opportunity is selected, the system would validate the idea before full deployment. It would generate a preliminary landing page, write offer copy, and simulate advertising performance using structured historical benchmarks. If validation criteria are met, the system proceeds. If not, it refines the positioning or selects an alternative opportunity. This ensures that the user is not launching blindly.