OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a comprehensive work agent with the introduction of ChatGPT Work, a new mode designed to perform actions across connected apps, files, web tools, desktop software, and recurring workflows. This release extends ChatGPT's capabilities beyond merely answering prompts to executing longer projects, supporting the creation of sheets, slide decks, documents, dashboards, web apps, and team-ready materials from a single work request.
ChatGPT Work is initially available on web and mobile for Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users, with Plus and Business access expected in the coming days. The updated ChatGPT desktop app is now globally available on Windows and Mac, integrating Chat, Work, and Codex into one app across all plans, including Free. OpenAI notes that the older desktop app will transition to ChatGPT Classic, while the Codex app is being integrated into the new ChatGPT desktop app.
The new agent is powered by GPT-5.6, OpenAI’s latest frontier model, and incorporates Codex technology for multi-step execution. ChatGPT Work can decompose larger goals into smaller tasks, continue working for extended periods, seek guidance when necessary, and request approval before executing sensitive actions. It can utilize plugins for Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Google Drive, SharePoint, Salesforce, calendars, project trackers, CRMs, and other workplace systems. Users can also invoke a specific app by typing “@” followed by the plugin name.
OpenAI is also launching Sites in public beta, enabling users to convert work materials into shareable interactive sites or web apps. This feature can encompass internal portals, dashboards, launch calendars, project trackers, prototypes, and interactive reports. ChatGPT can test these sites within the app and update them when source information changes.
On desktop, ChatGPT now includes a built-in browser and Computer Use capabilities. This allows it to gather web context, operate through browser-based tools, open and refine Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 files, click, type, and move files across local apps. OpenAI is also updating its Chrome extension to position ChatGPT in the Chrome sidebar and initiating the shutdown of its standalone Atlas browser.
The release is aimed at knowledge workers, enterprise teams, students, developers, and business users who require ChatGPT to manage workflows rather than isolated responses. OpenAI provides examples across sales, marketing, finance, business operations, analytics, and engineering, including account planning, launch checks, month-end finance work, market research, and recurring executive reporting.
Early testers identified by OpenAI include Zapier, RingCentral, Virgin Atlantic, and NVIDIA. Reported use cases involve reviewing thousands of sales leads, checking launch readiness across Jira and go-to-market plans, comparing airline passenger experiences for a five-year strategy, and automating event preparation around NVIDIA GTC.
For organizations, ChatGPT Work is linked to ChatGPT Enterprise controls. Admins can manage access to plugins, browser use, connected tools, network access, sensitive actions, spend controls, and usage limits. OpenAI states that auto-review employs advanced models to verify critical connected-tool and API actions before they occur, and that internal red-team testing prevents attempts to extract protected data.