OpenAI has rolled out one of its most anticipated features yet — Group Chats in ChatGPT — marking a significant shift in how users can interact with AI. For the first time, multiple people can join a shared chat space with ChatGPT, allowing collaborative brainstorming, team discussions, study sessions, and real-time idea generation within a single interface.
The feature is now live for selected users and is expected to reach all ChatGPT mobile and web app users over the coming weeks. With this update, OpenAI moves beyond individual AI assistance and steps into the world of AI-enabled social interactions, fundamentally changing how people collaborate online.
How ChatGPT Group Chats Work
The new feature allows you to create a group conversation and invite multiple participants. Everyone in the group can message as usual — and ChatGPT participates as an active member of the conversation.
Here’s what it enables:
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Shared brainstorming sessions
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Team project coordination
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Study groups or exam prep
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Content writing and planning with multiple editors
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Interactive Q&A with AI + friends/colleagues
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Real-time collaboration for creative work
The interface is similar to WhatsApp or Slack group chats, but with the added intelligence of a powerful AI assistant who can summarise, generate ideas, and mediate discussions.
The Purpose Behind Group Chats
OpenAI says this feature was designed to make collaborative workflows smoother, especially for workplaces, classrooms, and creative teams. With more people relying on AI for research, writing, and productivity, allowing groups to access the same AI model simultaneously removes the friction of switching apps or sharing screenshots with teammates.
A spokesperson for OpenAI said:
“Users increasingly collaborate with AI, but collaboration often happens in groups. ChatGPT Group Chats bring everyone — people and AI — into the same space.”
Key Features of ChatGPT Group Chats
1. AI as a Collaborative Participant
ChatGPT doesn’t dominate the conversation. It joins only when prompted or when asked to summarise, answer, or clarify. Users can control when ChatGPT speaks.
2. Role-based prompts
Group members can assign roles to ChatGPT within the chat — such as “project manager,” “editor,” “teacher,” or “code reviewer.”
3. Smart Summaries
At any moment, ChatGPT can instantly produce:
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A summary of the discussion
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Key action items
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A list of decisions taken
This is especially useful for meetings and group study sessions.
4. File Sharing and Attachment Understanding
Files shared inside the group can be analysed by ChatGPT for group-level insights — such as analysing a PDF for three students or reviewing a business proposal for an entire team.
5. Moderation Safety Tools
OpenAI has implemented safety filters to ensure positive interactions and prevent misuse. ChatGPT can lightly moderate or flag content if a conversation becomes harmful or violates policy.
Why This Feature Matters
Group Chats represent a new phase for AI apps — from being personal tools to becoming collaborative spaces. This is arguably similar to the shift from email to team messaging platforms like Slack and Teams but powered by intelligent automation.
Industry experts believe this step could transform:
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Workplace productivity
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Online learning
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Team-based research
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Startup collaboration
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Classroom discussions
With AI acting as a real-time knowledge partner, groups can accelerate decision-making and creative thinking.
Availability
The feature is rolling out progressively to ChatGPT users worldwide. Early access has begun for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users, with wider availability expected soon for free-tier users as well.
Both iOS and Android apps are receiving updates, and the desktop web version already supports the feature.
What’s Next for ChatGPT?
OpenAI is working on deeper collaboration features such as:
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Shared AI workspaces
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Group Knowledge Base
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Document co-editing with AI
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Voice-enabled multi-user chatrooms
With AI now joining group conversations, the line between digital collaboration and intelligent assistance is becoming thinner than ever.
