OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work tabs

What happened: OpenAI is preparing to merge the Chat and Work tabs in ChatGPT, starting with select users for feedback before a wider rollout. Codex will remain a separate experience in the desktop app. Why it matters: OpenAI said the merged experience lets users move from exploring an idea to having ChatGPT carry it through in one place. Rival Anthropic merged Claude's chat and Cowork functions into one screen in September.

OpenAI is preparing to merge the Chat and Work tabs in ChatGPT, starting with select users for feedback before a wider rollout. Codex will remain a separate experience in the desktop app.

OpenAI said the merged experience lets users move from exploring an idea to having ChatGPT carry it through in one place. Rival Anthropic merged Claude's chat and Cowork functions into one screen in September.