OpenAI will merge ChatGPT’s chat and work tabs – here’s when, and what to expect

Starting in December, OpenAI will combine ChatGPT's chat and work tabs into a single experience for Plus, Pro, and Business plan users. The new unified interface aims to streamline the process from brainstorming to completion, allowing users to input files and plugins and request ChatGPT to develop a website, presentation, or carry out web tasks, all while providing guidance and adjustments.

Currently, ChatGPT's desktop application contains separate sections for ChatGPT and Codex, with the Chat and Work tabs nested within the ChatGPT section. OpenAI seeks to enhance navigation and user experience by merging these tabs. This change will enable ChatGPT and Codex to draw tokens from a shared allowance pool, meaning users may need to wait for usage resets more frequently than usual, depending on their specific usage and selected model.

Instant chat functionality won't impact users' allowance. OpenAI planned the transition carefully to minimize disruptions to user workflows, anticipating that most users won't need to reset their usage more frequently than they do currently. Despite taking these precautions, some users may notice the change more visibly.