OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Work for Extended Task Automation

OpenAI released ChatGPT Work, a new tool designed to handle extended work tasks for hours without interruption. The release addresses limitations in the company's previous Agent Mode feature in the Atlas web browser, which stopped automated tasks after a few minutes. OpenAI states the tool can transform goals into finished work while waiting for user approval on important actions.

ChatGPT Work Introduces Multi-Hour Task Automation and Scheduled Workflows

OpenAI challenges users to test ChatGPT Work by assigning tasks they already know well, such as budget analysis or sales meeting preparation. The company states the tool can automate entire workflows, executing sequences from customer research to campaign briefs to locally tailored marketing assets. The tool includes Scheduled Tasks, which OpenAI describes as an enhanced version of cron jobs that handle repetitive tasks on a schedule or when monitored events occur. These scheduled tasks continue running when users are away from their desks and can be monitored from mobile devices, according to the company.

OpenAI Integrates Workplace Tools and Updates Chrome Extension

ChatGPT Work connects to workplace management tools including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, and SharePoint through custom-built plugins. The desktop version accesses and modifies desktop files and uses a built-in browser to reach online resources. OpenAI states an updated ChatGPT Chrome extension enables users to perform web-native tasks without switching out of the browser.

Atlas Browser Discontinued Less Than Nine Months After Launch

OpenAI announced the sunset of its dedicated Atlas web browser, less than nine months after its launch. The company is transitioning web-based functionality to the updated Chrome extension for ChatGPT Work.

FAQ

What did OpenAI release to address Agent Mode limitations?

OpenAI released ChatGPT Work, a tool that can work on tasks for hours without interruption, solving the time limitation problem that caused Agent Mode to stop after a few minutes.

How does ChatGPT Work integrate with existing workplace tools?

ChatGPT Work connects to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, and SharePoint through custom-built plugins, and includes an updated Chrome extension for web-native tasks.

What happened to OpenAI's Atlas web browser?

OpenAI is sunsetting the Atlas web browser less than nine months after its launch, with web functionality moving to the updated ChatGPT Chrome extension.