Sep 15, 2026
Probability fell from 45.0% to 9.0% — a 36.0-point move over the past day.
Will OpenAI Release a Social Network in 2026? Odds & Probability
Prediction markets give OpenAI an unlikely chance of launching a social network in 2026, pricing the probability at 12.0%. The market was updated 17 min ago.
12.0%-2.5 pts 24h
Updated · Volume $79.1K
The 'Yes' outcome is the focal point, though the market considers it unlikely; the implied 'No' is correspondingly strong.
Context
Sep 14, 2026
Probability rose from 5.5% to 45.0% — a 39.5-point move over the past day.
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At 12.0%, the market views the prospect as unlikely. The probability has moved between 4.5% and 82.5% over the tracked period. To settle as 'Yes', OpenAI must publicly release a platform—including an open beta or rolling waitlist—that allows users to create profiles and interact in a feed or network format. The offering must be clearly presented as a social network or social platform by OpenAI itself. Private betas, closed groups, and messaging apps designed for one-to-one or small-group chats do not meet the definition. The resolution deadline is December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, with official OpenAI sources as the primary arbiter; a consensus of credible reporting serves as fallback. The approaching end of 2026 is the key date. Any official statement from OpenAI that fits the criteria—or credible reporting that one is imminent—would move the price. Conversely, explicit disavowals or a lack of activity would push it lower.
FAQ
What exactly qualifies as a social network in this market?
A platform primarily designed for creating profiles and publicly sharing or interacting with content in a feed or network format. It must be released by OpenAI and clearly presented as a social network or social platform.
Why wouldn't a messaging app count?
Messenger-style applications intended only for private one-to-one or small-group communication are explicitly excluded, even if they allow some public interaction.
Does a closed beta meet the release requirement?
No. The release must be publicly accessible, including via open beta or an open rolling waitlist. Private or closed betas do not qualify.
How will the resolution be determined?
The primary source is official information from OpenAI. If that is unclear, a consensus of credible reporting will be used to decide the outcome.
Data: Polymarket · Methodology · Not financial advice