Writing as thinking

AI’s third era: the rise of persistent AI coworkers | Tara Seshan (OpenAI’s product lead)

AI’s third era: the rise of persistent AI coworkers | Tara Seshan (OpenAI’s product lead)

Tara Seshan, who leads product for Codex and ChatGPT Work at OpenAI, explores how AI is shifting knowledge work from rowing to steering, why ambition and human judgment are becoming key differentiators, how to build for models two to three months ahead, and how writing as thinking still matters. The conversation also covers OpenAI's founder-led culture, the design of Work mode, and practical uses like Sites and visualize.