The corporation OpenAI has rolled out the full-scale release of the group discussion feature in ChatGPT, making it available to all users, regardless of whether they use the basic free version or have Go, Plus, and Pro subscriptions. This innovation was introduced seven days after the initial pilot testing phase, which took place in specific geographical locations, including Japan and New Zealand. As reported by TechCrunch, this new functionality allows for joint correspondence involving ChatGPT within a single dialogue space. OpenAI representatives emphasize that this transforms the service from a tool for individual work into a platform where groups of people—be they friends, colleagues, or relatives—can collaborate on developing plans, creativity, and decision-making. Artificial intelligence acts as an assistant in this process, aiding in data retrieval, synthesizing information, and comparing various potential outcomes. A single group chat can accommodate up to twenty people, provided they have accepted the relevant invitation. However, personal settings and saved memory remain confidential for each individual user. To initiate a group chat, users need to click on the icon depicting silhouettes of people and invite participants directly or by sending a link. All invited recipients will need to fill out a short form, specifying their name, login, and choosing their avatar. When a new participant is added to an active conversation, the system creates a separate duplicate dialogue thread, while the original correspondence retains its initial form. ChatGPT can independently determine the moments when its intervention in the conversation is appropriate and when it is better to remain on the sidelines. Users also have the option to directly address the AI using the “ChatGPT” tag to receive an immediate response. Furthermore, the artificial intelligence can react to messages using emojis and use the established avatars when addressing specific individuals. It is worth remembering that the announcement of group chats occurred less than two weeks after the presentation of the GPT 5.1 model, which includes Instant and Thinking modifications. In September, OpenAI also demonstrated an updated version of its video generation tool, Sora, which allows users to create clips featuring their own image and share them in a feed that operates on principles similar to the TikTok platform.
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