OpenAI is merging the Chat and Work tabs in its ChatGPT desktop app, according to an email sent to users. The company will initially roll out this change to select users for feedback before a wider release.
The merged experience will let users move from exploring ideas to having ChatGPT execute them in one place. Users can bring in files and plugins and ask ChatGPT to build websites, create presentations, or perform tasks on the web while reviewing its work. Codex will remain separate in the desktop app.
OpenAI said both ChatGPT and Codex will draw tokens from the same allowance pool under this change. The company noted this won't affect most users, but some may need to wait for token resets more frequently depending on usage and model.
Rival Anthropic merged Claude's chat and Cowork functions into one screen in September.