OpenAI’s heavy focus on advancing its core large language models, including the recent GPT-6 Sol and Luna releases in September 2026, along with IPO preparations and platform enhancements inside ChatGPT such as agent integrations and ads, has left limited engineering bandwidth for a full social network rollout. Earlier experiments like the Sora 2 AI-video feed app were discontinued by March 2026 after moderation and engagement challenges, while reports from early 2026 described only a small internal team exploring a bot-resistant prototype with biometric verification. With year-end approaching and no confirmed launch timeline or major updates since the prototype stage, traders see strong consensus that OpenAI will not ship a qualifying social network by December 31.