On August 25, 2026 OpenAI introduced the Admin plugin for ChatGPT Work and Codex to centralize workspace analytics, member management, permissions and usage controls. OpenAI says the plugin maps authorized instructions to supported read/write actions and preserves existing roles.
A randomized experiment with more than 1,000 Bocconi University students found distinct effects from ChatGPT access (GPT‑4o) and a causal-reasoning exercise. Researchers report AI improved rubric scores and coherence, while the training increased idea variety; both together produced combined gains.
OpenAI announced on August 26, 2026 that ChatGPT for Teachers will be added to 55 more districts across 20 states, extending free access and training to over 100,000 additional educators. A 16-state data privacy agreement and education-grade controls are part of the rollout.
NVIDIA teams use ChatGPT Work to automate recurring tasks, connect external AI developments to internal priorities, and share reusable workflows across regions. During a 12-week GTC cycle, one workflow saved about 16 hours per week for a Go-To-Market strategist.
OpenAI on August 20, 2026, released an Apple Messages plug-in for ChatGPT that links a user’s Messages inbox to the chatbot. The tool can sort, analyze, edit, delete, draft and send texts, and it is compatible with Codex and ChatGPT Work; privacy details remain limited.
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens on August 18, 2026, a version aimed at supporting learning while adding built-in protections for users under 18. Features include Study Mode, Responsible Homework Reminder, Study Hours, and new parental controls and notifications.
OpenAI said it will expand ChatGPT Ads to 31 European countries next week, with initial access through OpenAI Ads Solutions, agency and technology partners. Ads will appear only to Free and Go users; Plus, Pro, and Enterprise plans remain ad-free.
Virgin Atlantic says ChatGPT Work has cut competitive research from weeks to hours and helped consolidate signals across browsing, check‑in and onboard stages. Nathan Bolt and Miles King attribute faster product decisions and clearer customer views to the tools.
OpenAI announced Premium seats for ChatGPT Business that provide 5x the usage of Standard seats and remove the five‑hour limit. Premium seats cost $125/month ($100/month billed annually); a limited promotion offers $100 in workspace credits per Premium seat.