ChatGPT Work Emerges as Powerful Tool for Complex Tasks
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Work tackles big projects that stump regular chats, like building sites or running scheduled research—all from one conversation.
Launched on July 9, 2026, ChatGPT Work uses advanced GPT-5.6 models and agent features for multi-step work, including a cloud computer with 9 vCPUs and 15 GB RAM, web research, file integrations from Gmail and Slack, and persistent sessions across devices. Tech writer Simon Willison calls it deeply confusing yet packed with unique tools like a headless browser, sub-agents, and site publishing not found in standard ChatGPT. Users succeed with video analysis, code deployment, and automations, though many seek clearer guides from OpenAI to distinguish it from other modes.
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ChatGPT Work Emerges as Powerful Tool for Complex Tasks
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Work tackles big projects that stump regular chats, like building sites or running scheduled research—all from one conversation.
Launched on July 9, 2026, ChatGPT Work uses advanced GPT-5.6 models and agent features for multi-step work, including a cloud computer with 9 vCPUs and 15 GB RAM, web research, file integrations from Gmail and Slack, and persistent sessions across devices. Tech writer Simon Willison calls it deeply confusing yet packed with unique tools like a headless browser, sub-agents, and site publishing not found in standard ChatGPT. Users succeed with video analysis, code deployment, and automations, though many seek clearer guides from OpenAI to distinguish it from other modes.
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Simon Willison@simonwPlease let me know if there are any ChatGPT-Work-exclusive features that I missed!
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SW Simon Willison@simonwBonus: I ran this prompt and had ChatGPT Work build me a ChatGPT Site listing all of its available tools along with their descriptions https://codex-tool-reference.simonw.chatgpt.site/ It's "ChatGPT Work: The Missing Manual"
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