OpenAI to merge ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs; ChatGPT and Codex to share usage allowance
OpenAI is merging the Chat and Work tabs in ChatGPT, with the shared usage allowance for ChatGPT and Codex starting in December. Some users may wait for resets more often.
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Centre · 2OpenAI is merging the Chat and Work tabs in the ChatGPT desktop app, according to an email sent to users. TechCrunchN “OpenAI is now gearing up to merge the Chat and Work tabs within the ChatGPT experience, according to an email sent to users.” Read at TechCrunch ↗ ZDNETN “The email confirmed the merger of the Chat and Work tabs” Read at ZDNET ↗ Centre · 2The desktop app currently has ChatGPT and Codex sections, and the ChatGPT section holds the Chat and Work tabs, which both outlets describe as confusing to navigate. TechCrunchN “there are ChatGPT and Codex sections, and within the former, there are Chat and Work tabs” Read at TechCrunch ↗ ZDNETN “It’s not especially easy to navigate, and OpenAI is looking to change that.” Read at ZDNET ↗ Centre · 1OpenAI said the combined experience will first be available to select users for feedback before a wider rollout. TechCrunchN “this experience will be available to select users for feedback before it is rolled out widely” Read at TechCrunch ↗
Centre · 2The email said users could bring in files and plugins and ask ChatGPT to build a website, create a presentation or do things on the web while they review and guide its work, and that Codex will remain a separate experience in the desktop app. TechCrunchN “Codex will remain a separate experience in the ChatGPT desktop app,” the email said.” Read at TechCrunch ↗ ZDNETN “You can bring in your files and plugins and ask ChatGPT to build a website” Read at ZDNET ↗ Centre · 1ZDNET, citing a post on OpenAI's website, reports the change starts in December, when the usage allowance of Plus, Pro and Business plans will be shared across ChatGPT and Codex. ZDNETN “Starting in December, Plus, Pro, and Business plans’ usage allowance will be shared across ChatGPT and Codex” Read at ZDNET ↗ Centre · 1Usage will be measured in tokens, and OpenAI said more advanced models and complex tasks generally use more of the allowance, while instant chat will not draw from it. ZDNETN “More advanced models and complex tasks generally use more of your allowance. Instant chat will not draw from your usage,” Read at ZDNET ↗
Centre · 2OpenAI said the change won't affect most users, but depending on usage and model some may need to wait for resets more often; it said it expects most users won't see more frequent resets. TechCrunchN “some folks might need to wait for resets more frequently” Read at TechCrunch ↗ ZDNETN “We expect most users won’t need to wait for their usage to reset more often than they do now,”” Read at ZDNET ↗ Centre · 2Both outlets note that Anthropic merged Claude's chat and Cowork functions into one screen in September. TechCrunchN “Rival Anthropic merged Claude’s chat and Cowork functions into one screen in September.” Read at TechCrunch ↗ ZDNETN “In September, rival Anthropic merged Claude‘s chat and Cowork functions into a single screen.” Read at ZDNET ↗ Centre · 1ZDNET disclosed that its parent company, Ziff Davis, sued OpenAI in April 2025 alleging copyright infringement. ZDNETN “Ziff Davis, ZDNET’s parent company, filed an April 2025 lawsuit against OpenAI” Read at ZDNET ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets treat it as a product-simplification story, relaying OpenAI's email and note, with the Anthropic comparison as context.
- Emphasis
- TechCrunch stresses the confusing app layout; ZDNET adds the December start, plans covered and token details.
- Leaves out or plays down
- TechCrunch gives no start date or plans covered; neither outlet gives independent user reaction.
- Charged language
- “finally merging”
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“OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s chat and Work tabs” — TechCrunch
“On the heels of Anthropic’s similar move” — ZDNET
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What every side reports
- OpenAI is merging the Chat and Work tabs in ChatGPT, with Codex staying a separate experience.
- ChatGPT and Codex will draw from the same usage allowance.
- The new experience goes first to select users for feedback.
- Some users may wait for resets more often.
- Anthropic merged Claude's chat and Cowork in September.
OpenAI organisation
Says the merge lets users go from exploring an idea to having ChatGPT carry it through in one place, expects little disruption, and acknowledges some users may hit resets more often.
“We’re preparing carefully for this transition to help prevent disruption to your workflows.” — ZDNET
“move from exploring an idea to having ChatGPT carry it through, all in one place” — TechCrunch
Left0 articles
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Centre2 articles
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OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s chat and Work tabs
Neutral Short report on the email, with a mildly wry note that the app is confusing.
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ZDNETN ·
OpenAI will merge ChatGPT’s chat and work tabs – here’s when, and what to expect
Neutral Explainer adding OpenAI's usage-limits note, the December timing and a conflict-of-interest disclosure.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 2 Nov 13:57 First TechCrunchN OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s chat and Work tabs
- 2 Nov 18:01 +4h 4m ZDNETN OpenAI will merge ChatGPT’s chat and work tabs – here’s when, and what to expect
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