AI Super Apps Are Locking You In

AI super apps are here, but are they about convenience or control? In this AI news breakdown, we cover OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google racing to build all-in-one ecosystems, rising prices, and what it means for the future of AI tools. From Claude updates to local models and lock-in strategies, this is what’s really happening in AI right now. Discover More: 📰 Substack: https://exploringchatgpt.substack.com 🏆 Guest: https://open.substack.com/pub/whytryai?r=1yyjod&utm_medium=ios Let’s work together! Brand, sponsorship & business inquiries: exploringchatgpt@gmail.com 0:00 AI Super Apps Are Coming 2:18 Why AI Companies Want One App 7:20 Convenience vs Lock-In 9:24 Local AI Models vs Super Apps 13:40 Microsoft, Copilot, and AI Built Into Windows 18:15 Opus 4.7, Claude Code, and Model Routing 29:00 The Model Race Is Starting to Break Itself 37:18 The Future of AI Subscriptions and Local Models