OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent and rolls out GPT-5.6 models

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6 After Government Greenlight, Announces 'ChatGPT Work'

OpenAI has received approval from the Trump administration to publicly roll out GPT-5.6 after an earlier limited preview restricted access to government-approved organizations. The company also launched ChatGPT Work, a new GPT-5.6-powered agent that combines ChatGPT and Codex-style capabilities. "It can gather context from the apps, files, and workflows you choose and create finished materials such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and web apps," OpenAI wrote in a blog post, adding that a "unified plugins directory" allows ChatGPT to connect to tools like Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, calendars, and CRMs. The Verge reports: Mac and Windows users worldwide, including free ChatGPT users, should have immediate access to ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 via the ChatGPT desktop app. On mobile and the web, Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users will first get access, while Plus and Business users will receive access "over the next few days," OpenAI wrote, adding that the "rollout is starting globally and will continue gradually toward full availability over the next 24 hours." [...] OpenAI is hoping that its new product, which is a direct competitor to Anthropic's Claude Cowork (combining its own Claude and Claude Code), will push it ahead in the race. OpenAI is especially banking on Sol, the most powerful of the GPT-5.6 model suite, to set "a new standard for intelligence and efficiency," particularly when it comes to coding, cybersecurity, and science, as well as computer use capabilities. The company is also marketing the model as a lower-cost alternative to competitors' most powerful models, amid complaints of an industry-wide money squeeze and AI lab costs being passed onto customers. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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AI agents move deeper into business workflows with ChatGPT Work & GPT-5.6

ChatGPT Work turns ChatGPT into an AI agent that can complete multi-step projects across connected apps and desktop tools with GPT-5.6 powering the new experience.ChatGPT WorkChatGPT Work is designed for longer assignments instead of one-off prompts. It can gather information from connected apps and workflows, create spreadsheets, presentations, documents and web apps, then continue working for hours by breaking larger projects into smaller steps.The new experience runs on GPT-5.6 and includes built-in Codex capabilities for reasoning through complex tasks, working with templates and reference files, and carrying context across multiple stages of a project.OpenAI said more than 5 million people use Codex each week, with more than 1 million using it outside software development. Codex's growing use outside software development aligns with OpenAI's push to bring AI agents into sales, finance, marketing and other business workflows. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Work, GPT-5.6 To Expand Enterprise AI Push

OpenAI on June 9 introduced ChatGPT Work, describing it as a “super app” for enterprises that brings together artificial intelligence (AI) agents, coding capabilities and workplace integrations within a single interface. The launch marks the company's latest effort to strengthen its presence in the enterprise AI market and compete with Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.OpenAI said in a statement that ChatGPT Work is a new AI agent that can take action across users' apps and files, work on complex projects for hours and turn a goal into completed work.Alongside the announcement, the company unveiled GPT-5.6, its newest family of AI models, comprising Sol, Terra and Luna, and introduced a redesigned desktop application that integrates Chat, Work and Codex into one unified workspace.Introducing ChatGPT Work, a new agent in ChatGPT powered by Codex and GPT-5.6.It can take action across your apps and files, stay with a project for hours if needed, and turn a goal into finished work.It’s a whole new way to get work done. pic.twitter.com/uGbvjU1LsV— OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 9, 2026 Apple Seals Landmark $30 Billion Broadcom Deal To Expand US Semiconductor Manufacturing Through 2031The rollout comes at a time when competition in enterprise AI is intensifying, with major technology firms expanding their offerings beyond conversational assistants to AI systems capable of handling end-to-end workflows.The company said ChatGPT Work extends the capabilities of Codex across the web, mobile and desktop, allowing users to connect selected apps, files and workflows so the agent can create finished outputs such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations and web applications.According to the company, the revamped ChatGPT desktop app combines Chat for everyday assistance, Work for multi-step tasks and Codex for developers and technical professionals into a single interface.The company also said the platform features a unified plugin directory that links ChatGPT with third-party services such as Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, calendars and customer relationship management software.

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OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Work Agent and New GPT-5.6 Models

OpenAI today announced ChatGPT Work, a ChatGPT agent with built-in Codex that can complete tasks across web, mobile, and desktop using information from your apps. ChatGPT Work can execute multi-step tasks, using scheduling to work independently. Like Claude Cowork, ChatGPT can use your computer to do tasks in the background across apps. Tasks can be started and managed on any device, including a smartphone. On the desktop, OpenAI is merging the Codex app with the ChatGPT app. ChatGPT Work can use local files and apps to do tasks, or a new built-in browser to access websites, tools, and online files. Plugins connect apps and systems to ChatGPT Work, and a new Sites beta feature lets you create interactive sites and web apps for reports, live dashboards, and more. ChatGPT Work is powered by OpenAI's GPT–5.6 models, which are also rolling out today after a limited preview period. Sol is OpenAI's new flagship model, while Terra is a balanced everyday work model and Luna is a cost-efficient model. OpenAI says that GPT–5.6 Sol achieves "state-of-the-art results" in coding, knowledge work, cybersecurity, and science. It outperforms prior frontier models while using fewer tokens for a lower estimated cost. OpenAI claims that GPT–5.6 is better at coding and has improved design judgment, able to create "tasteful, ergonomic, and functional interfaces" with just high-level direction. It can also create more accurate presentations, documents, and spreadsheets. The model has safeguards against misuse, with layered protections that include real-time checks, monitoring, and access calibrated to risk and trust. It is OpenAI's best cybersecurity model, ideal for code review, threat modeling, and more. GPT–5.6 is available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the OpenAI API starting today. GPT–5.6 Sol is available for Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users. Free and Go users have access to GPT–5.6 Terra. ChatGPT Work is available today for Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans. It will expand to Plus and Business plans in the next few days. With OpenAI merging Codex and ChatGPT, there is a new ChatGPT desktop app that's available across Mac and Windows. Users who have the Codex app installed can update it to turn it into the new ChatGPT desktop app. The existing ChatGPT desktop app is being renamed ChatGPT Classic.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Work Agent and New GPT-5.6 Models" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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