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ChatGPT Group Chats Are here... but Not for Everyone (Yet)

The GPT-5.1 model enables ChatGPT to manage group conversations by responding contextually and reacting with emojis in a pilot across four Asia-Pacific markets.

  • Recently, OpenAI began piloting group chats in ChatGPT using GPT-5.1 Auto, limited to Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users.
  • Designed for collaboration, the update reduces the need to prompt ChatGPT after every message and lets users work together in one shared conversation space for planning trips, projects, and events.
  • Technically, group chats run on GPT-5.1 Auto with search, image generation, file uploads, and dictation; ChatGPT decides when to respond, can be mentioned to reply, and uses emojis and profile photos, while rate limits apply only to AI responses, not group members' messages.
  • OpenAI will invite early users to give feedback and says it will adjust group chat behavior based on that input, while ensuring no personal memory is created and content is filtered for under-18 users.
  • This pilot positions ChatGPT as a step toward a social platform, with OpenAI saying it aims to create shared experiences following Microsoft recently introducing similar ideas in Copilot.
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OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature for ChatGPT. The feature, which is currently being tested in select regions including Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, allows users to collaborate directly within the app. Group chat is available to Free, Plus, and Team users on both mobile and web platforms. OpenAI says the pilot program is designed to explore how people use group chats on ChatGPT. The announcement follows previous reports …

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9to5Mac broke the news in on Friday, November 14, 2025.
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