{
  "id": 17841450,
  "title": "OpenAI is making a major change to ChatGPT interface",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/openai-is-making-a-major-change-to-chatgpt-interface",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/openai-chatgpt-chat-work-merger-usage-limits"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI is about to simplify the ChatGPT interface by combining two separate tabs, Chat and Work, into a single space. This change, detailed in an email to users, merges everyday conversations with more complex tasks like research and document creation. Users will be able to upload files and plugins while guiding ChatGPT through a task. Starting December, paid subscribers with Plus, Pro, and Business plans will share a usage allowance between ChatGPT and Codex, measured in tokens, for processing and generating information. The shared allowance applies to all tasks, including instant chats. Users can monitor their usage and reset times in the Settings menu. If they exceed their limit, they can wait for a reset, upgrade, or purchase credits. OpenAI anticipates that most users won't need to reset their limits frequently. The Codex experience for coding will remain separate. The company expects this change will encourage users to rely more on ChatGPT for complex tasks, potentially influencing their subscription choices.",
  "summary": "OpenAI plans to merge ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs. Shared usage limits for ChatGPT and Codex start in December for Plus, Pro, and Business plans.",
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      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s chat and Work tabs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/openai-is-finally-merging-chatgpts-chat-and-work-tabs",
        "published": "2026-11-02T13:57:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dev.to",
        "title": "OpenAI merges ChatGPT Chat and Work tabs into one workspace with a shared usage budget",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/openai-merges-chatgpt-chat-and-work-tabs-into-one-workspace-with-a",
        "published": "2026-11-02T15:45:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New Stack",
        "title": "OpenAI’s new shared usage limit pits ChatGPT against Codex",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/openais-new-shared-usage-limit-pits-chatgpt-against-codex",
        "published": "2026-11-02T16:45:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "OpenAI will merge ChatGPT’s chat and work tabs – here’s when, and what to expect",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/openai-will-merge-chatgpts-chat-and-work-tabs-heres-when-and-what-to",
        "published": "2026-11-02T18:01:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT Classic app, will soon combine Chat and Work tabs in new app",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/openai-is-retiring-chatgpt-classic-app-will-soon-combine-chat-and",
        "published": "2026-11-02T20:07:21.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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