The new feature combines ChatGPT with Codex to automate complex workplace tasks, and it doesn't require users to write a single line of code
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Work on July 9, a new agentic mode inside ChatGPT that lets professionals set broad objectives and receive finished deliverables, including documents, spreadsheets, and even full web applications. The feature is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 model family, specifically its Sol variant, and merges ChatGPT with the company’s Codex coding agent into a single cohesive tool.
What ChatGPT Work actually does #
ChatGPT Work is designed specifically for non-coders, people who spend their days in spreadsheets and slide decks rather than terminals and IDEs.
Users can describe what they need in plain language. The system then orchestrates the technical work behind the scenes, pulling context from connected applications like Slack, Microsoft 365, and Google Drive to produce comprehensive outputs.
The feature ships with a credit-based usage system, similar to how Codex already operates. It’s available to Pro, Business, and Enterprise tier subscribers.
There’s also an “ultra” mode that coordinates multiple AI agents working in parallel on particularly demanding assignments.
According to OpenAI’s benchmarks, GPT-5.6 Sol represents a new state-of-the-art for coding agents and knowledge work efficiency. The company pointed to performance on artificial analysis coding assessments as evidence.
From chatbot to workplace operating system #
When ChatGPT first launched in November 2022, it was essentially a very impressive text generator. The integration of Codex into ChatGPT’s core experience represents a strategic convergence that collapses conversation, coding, and enterprise workflows into a single interface.
The July 9 launch coincided with GPT-5.6’s transition from a limited preview to general availability. OpenAI referenced collaborations with industry partners to ensure the feature meets enterprise-grade security requirements for connecting to a company’s Slack workspace and Google Drive.
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