Marina Lyubimova
⬤ OpenAI just dropped a group chat feature inside ChatGPT, pushing the platform deeper into collaborative territory. The pilot went live for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users on mobile and web across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. Anyone can create a chat and invite up to 20 people through a shareable link—and anyone already in can pass that link along to bring more folks in. The feature lets groups plan projects, brainstorm ideas, and make decisions together while ChatGPT jumps in to search, summarize, generate content, and keep things moving.
⬤ First-time users get prompted to build a quick profile with a name, username, and photo. You can also set custom instructions for each group chat, so ChatGPT tailors its responses to fit the vibe and purpose of that specific conversation. All responses run on GPT-5.1 Auto, which picks the right model based on your subscription tier and what you're asking. Search, image uploads, file uploads, image generation, and voice input all work seamlessly. Rate limits kick in only when ChatGPT replies, and they count against the quota of whoever triggered the response—keeping usage clear and predictable across the board.
⬤ The system tracks multi-person conversations pretty well. ChatGPT figures out when to chime in or hang back, can be tagged directly for a response, and supports emoji reactions and profile pics. Group chats stay walled off from your private conversations—your personal ChatGPT memory isn't shared, and the AI doesn't build new memories from group activity. There's built-in safety for younger users too: if anyone under 18 joins, ChatGPT automatically dials back sensitive content for the whole group, and parents can turn off group chats entirely through parental controls.
Marina Lyubimova
