OpenAI is integrating ChatGPT into a more powerful AI agent with the launch of ChatGPT Work, powered by GPT-5.6. This new iteration moves beyond single prompts, capable of handling multi-step projects across connected applications and desktop tools. It can gather information from services like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Drive, then generate spreadsheets, presentations, and documents.

ChatGPT Work breaks down large assignments into smaller tasks, allowing it to operate for extended periods. The experience leverages built-in Codex capabilities for complex reasoning, template utilization, and maintaining context throughout a project. OpenAI reports over 5 million weekly Codex users, with a significant portion now outside software development, signaling a broader push into business operations like sales and marketing.

New features include Sites, enabling users to create interactive websites or web apps directly from projects, and Scheduled Tasks for automating recurring actions. The desktop app for Mac and Windows gains enhanced functionality, including web browsing and the ability to interact with local files and applications. While these tools promise to automate repetitive tasks, granting an AI agent extensive access to company data necessitates careful consideration of security and oversight, particularly for sensitive actions managed through new enterprise controls.