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OpenAI is preparing to merge the separate Chat and Work tabs within its ChatGPT desktop application, bringing project execution directly into standard conversations. According to user emails, the combined interface will launch first to a small group of testers before a broader rollout. Separately, OpenAI announced that it doubled Work and Codex allowances for its Pro 100, Pro 200, and Pro 500 tiers on October 29. [1][2]
The unified interface allows users to integrate files and plugins to create presentations, build websites, or perform web actions without toggling modes, though Codex will remain a distinct section in the desktop app. OpenAI is also linking resource pools so that both ChatGPT and Codex draw tokens from a shared allowance, trackable in account settings. [1][2]
The interface consolidation follows similar streamlining efforts across the artificial intelligence sector, including Anthropic's integration of Claude's chat and Cowork features into a single screen in September. [1]
OpenAI has just confirmed that it's rolling out ChatGPT Work capabilities directly into regular Chat, while also combining usage allowances across ChatGPT and Codex.
via BleepingComputerOpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change.
via TechCrunch