OpenAI to merge ChatGPT’s Chat, Work tabs in desktop app: What changes for users?

OpenAI is set to streamline the user experience of its ChatGPT desktop app by merging the Chat and Work tabs, according to a report by TechCrunch. The changes are expected to make the platform more convenient and easier to navigate for users, as stated in emails sent to users by the AI startup. Initially, the new layout will be available to a select group of users for feedback before a wider rollout.

The integration of the Chat and Work tabs will enable users to utilize a single allowance pool for tokens, as disclosed by OpenAI. While the company has reassured users that the change will not impact their ongoing work, some may need to reset their progress more frequently, depending on their usage and the AI models being used.

The current desktop app for ChatGPT is divided into two sections: ChatGPT and Codex, each containing multiple tabs along with additional options. This structure can make it challenging for users to locate specific projects and monitor their work efficiently. OpenAI explains that the merging of the tabs will facilitate a smooth transition from exploring an idea to having ChatGPT carry it through, all within one interface.

Users will be able to import files and plugins and request ChatGPT to create websites, presentations, or perform tasks on the web while monitoring and guiding the AI's output. Notably, Codex will continue to operate as a separate experience within the ChatGPT desktop app.