Launch of ChatGPT Work
On July 9, 2026, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Work, a specialized version of ChatGPT designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks across various connected applications and local files. This new feature utilizes OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5.6, and integrates Codex technology to facilitate the production of finished materials such as slides, sheets, documents, and web applications.
Capabilities and Typical Uses
ChatGPT Work is capable of breaking down intricate goals into manageable steps and can operate for extended periods, gathering context from plugins that connect to tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Teams, CRMs, and calendars. It also features Scheduled Tasks, allowing it to perform or repeat actions—such as summarizing changes, updating documents, or monitoring feedback—without the need for constant human oversight.
OpenAI has shared early use cases from both customers and internal teams. Notably, over 5 million users reportedly engage with Codex weekly, with more than 1 million utilizing it for tasks outside of software development. For instance, Angela Ferrante, Head of Enterprise Marketing at Zapier, noted that ChatGPT Work successfully traced customer touchpoints across CRM and email systems, generating a weekly executive dashboard that highlighted significant sales opportunities.
Within OpenAI, nearly all teams, including finance and sales, have adopted ChatGPT Work and Codex to enhance productivity. This includes transforming discovery conversations into tailored proofs of concept and significantly reducing the time required for month-end closing and forecasting from days to mere hours.
Desktop Integration and Governance
The ChatGPT desktop app merges the functionalities of the Codex app and introduces a built-in browser, along with a Computer Use feature that can execute background tasks on the user’s computer. OpenAI has made this app available globally for both Mac and Windows users, with Chat, Work, and Codex included across all desktop plans, including the Free tier.
Availability and Rollout Plans
The rollout of ChatGPT Work on web and mobile platforms begins today for Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans, with Plus and Business plans expected to follow in the coming days. For organizations, OpenAI emphasizes the importance of admin controls and the Compliance API for oversight, alongside workspace and spending controls available in the Admin Console. Additionally, OpenAI plans to phase out the standalone Atlas browser and will provide guidance for users transitioning to the new ChatGPT experience.
Original source: OpenAI News