OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work featuring GPT-5.6
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Work, a new agent based on GPT-5.6 and Codex, designed to automate complex workflows. The product is being rolled out publicly following previous restrictions.
What happened?
OpenAI has launched a new agent product called ChatGPT Work, powered by the recently released GPT-5.6 model and existing Codex technology. This agent is designed to handle complex tasks autonomously over extended periods. The launch follows a period where GPT-5.6 access was limited to selected organisations and has now received public approval.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 9 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Modell | GPT-5.6 och Codex |
| Produktnamn | ChatGPT Work |
| Tillgång | Desktop-app nu, webb och mobil gradvis |
| Fakturering | Användningsbaserad, skalar med komplexitet |
”OpenAI pairs its GPT-5.6 public rollout with ChatGPT Work, a new agent that handles entire workflows”
”OpenAI is launching “ChatGPT Work,” a new product built on GPT-5.6 and Codex technology that can work autonomously on complex projects for hours at a time.”
Why it matters
ChatGPT Work represents OpenAI's step towards integrating advanced AI capabilities to automate workflows. By combining GPT-5.6's capabilities with Codex technology, users can expect increased efficiency in knowledge-intensive tasks. This shift aims to transform the chatbot into an autonomous worker, meeting a growing demand for AI-assisted automation.
Who is affected?
The product primarily affects professional users, developers, and businesses seeking autonomous AI-assisted task management. It can streamline processes within knowledge work and influence how teams manage projects and workflows by reducing manual intervention. All users of the desktop app receive immediate access.
Impact on the EU
ChatGPT Work is being launched globally on web and mobile, with immediate access for all users via the desktop app. This means European users can begin using the service immediately. Billing is based on usage and complexity.
What else you should know
The product has been likened to a merger of ChatGPT and Codex into a "super-app." Parts of the functionality may already exist in other forms, suggesting a repositioning for knowledge work.
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