OpenAI's Head of ChatGPT and Codex: Model Picker Will Go Away, Agents Will Run the Web
lennysan · x · 2026-10-05
Lenny Rachitsky published an interview with Thibault Sottiaux, OpenAI's Head of ChatGPT and Codex. Key takes:
- The model picker is likely going away: systems will route automatically instead of making users choose
- Loops and graphs are a passing phase in agent orchestration
- Most actions on the internet will soon be taken by AI agents, echoing Tibo's comment that developers should design software for massive agent-driven scale via protocols and APIs, not just human interfaces
- Also covers OpenAI's approach to AI safety
A directional statement from the person running OpenAI's coding products, useful for anyone thinking about tooling and product design trends.
Related event: OpenAI's ChatGPT and Codex Lead Says the Model Picker Will Disappear(5 posts)→
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