OpenAI has launched a new group chat feature for ChatGPT, currently available in a pilot phase across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. This feature allows users to collaborate directly within the app, enhancing the interactive capabilities of ChatGPT.
The group chat functionality is accessible to Free, Plus, and Team users on both mobile and web platforms, aiming to explore the dynamics of group conversations within ChatGPT. This introduction follows earlier testing of a direct-message-style tool by OpenAI.
Described as a ‘small first step’ towards creating a more ‘shared experience’ within the app, the pilot phase will involve user feedback to shape future expansions in terms of regions and offerings. Notably, privacy measures are in place, with private chats and personal ChatGPT memory remaining completely confidential. Group chats are strictly by invitation, with the ability for members to exit at will.
Users can easily initiate group chats by adding participants through the app, with group sizes ranging from 1 to 20 people. Each group is equipped with features such as search, image generation, file uploads, and dictation, managed by GPT-5.1 Auto. Importantly, usage limits apply only when ChatGPT responds, not for human-to-human interactions within group chats.
Source: TechCrunch