ChatGPT introduces group chats for all users: How it works
What's the story
OpenAI has rolled out its new group chat feature for ChatGPT worldwide, enabling up to 20 people to collaborate with the AI in one conversation. After a successful pilot in regions like Japan and New Zealand, the feature is now available to all users on the Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans.
User guide
How to use group chat feature
To begin a group chat, users can tap the people icon and add participants either manually or through a shared link. Each person will need to create a brief profile with their name, username, and photo. It's important to note that adding someone to an existing chat creates a new conversation while leaving the original one unchanged.
AI involvement
ChatGPT's role in group conversations
OpenAI has designed ChatGPT to know when to contribute and when to stay silent during group conversations. Users can tag "ChatGPT" if they want it to respond. The AI can also react with emojis and refer to profile photos, making the interaction more engaging. However, it's worth noting that personal settings and memory remain private for each user in these chats.
Future plans
Group chats: A step toward collaborative AI
The launch of group chats is part of OpenAI's vision to transform ChatGPT into a more collaborative platform. The company envisions a future where ChatGPT plays an active role in real group conversations, assisting users in planning, creating, and taking action together. This development comes just weeks after the release of GPT-5.1 with Instant and Thinking versions of the model.