OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Group Chats, Turning the AI into a Collaborative Social Tool

OpenAI has announced a significant expansion of the ChatGPT platform with the introduction of a new Group Chats feature, integrating a collaborative and social dimension into the popular AI tool. This move signals the San Francisco-based startup’s broader ambition to evolve beyond a simple chatbot into a comprehensive “everything app,” following closely on the heels of the launch of its AI-generated video application, Sora.

The Group Chats feature is currently being rolled out in a pilot stage to a select user base across various subscription tiers—Free, Go, Plus, and Pro—in targeted international markets, including Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. By testing the functionality and gathering early feedback in these regions, OpenAI aims to refine the experience before a wider global launch. The core idea is to move the AI from a purely solitary interaction to a shared, communal one, allowing friends and colleagues to bring ...