OpenAI acquired NextSlide, a startup that developed AI tools to convert prompts, notes, and documents into editable slide presentations, the companies confirmed this week. The acquisition closed earlier this year, with NextSlide’s team joining the ChatGPT project. Financial terms were not disclosed. NextSlide’s standalone product has been discontinued, and its website now features a farewell message from founder Ahmed Beshry, who led the company from April 2025 until March 2026, according to medianama.com.
NextSlide allowed users to input written content such as prompts, notes, or research and receive a polished, editable presentation deck ready for delivery. The product was designed to help individuals without design expertise create visual presentations quickly. Beshry noted on LinkedIn that the company’s mission was to make visual communication more accessible, not just to speed up slide creation. The acquisition fits a pattern of OpenAI acquiring small teams to integrate their technology and talent into ChatGPT, according to medianama.com.
This acquisition strengthens OpenAI’s capabilities in AI-driven content creation, particularly in the presentation space, which is a key area for productivity tools. By integrating NextSlide’s technology, ChatGPT can better assist users in transforming text into visual formats, competing with other AI-powered presentation tools. The deal highlights OpenAI’s strategy of expanding ChatGPT’s functionalities through targeted acquisitions, similar to other recent moves in the AI sector.
NextSlide’s team joined OpenAI in March 2026, and the standalone NextSlide product was discontinued shortly after. The company has not disclosed the size of the team or any external funding details, and OpenAI has not commented on the delayed public announcement. The integration aims to enhance ChatGPT’s presentation generation features, benefiting users who require quick and accessible visual communication tools.