OpenAI is piloting group chats so multiple people can collaborate with ChatGPT in a single conversation.
📌 Key Takeaways
- Pilot is live on web and mobile for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- Replies are powered by GPT-5.1 Auto with search, images, files, and dictation enabled.
- Rate limits only apply when ChatGPT responds, not to messages between people.
- Memory from your private chats is not shared into group chats by default.
- Under-18 users get additional safeguards, with parental controls to disable groups.
Where It Works Today: Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan
OpenAI is testing group chats in four regions first. The pilot runs on web and iOS/Android, and it is available to logged-in users across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro tiers. Expansion will follow after early feedback and tuning.
This staged rollout lets OpenAI measure real-world use before scaling. Expect incremental updates to invitations, moderation, and notifications as the company refines multi-user behavior and onboarding flows.
How ChatGPT Behaves In Groups
In groups, ChatGPT uses GPT-5.1 Auto to choose the best model for each reply. It also learns when to speak and when to stay quiet, so the bot does not interrupt every human exchange. You can @ mention it when you need a response.
Because rate limits only count when ChatGPT answers, teams can discuss freely and bring the AI in at key moments. That design supports planning, research, and decision-making without burning through hourly limits on human chatter.
“Group chats make it possible to bring people, and ChatGPT, into the same conversation.” — OpenAI
Privacy, Memory, And Safety In Group Chats
OpenAI separates group chats from your private conversations. Your personal memory is not used in group chats, and group conversations do not create new personal memories. That reduces cross-chat leakage and keeps personas scoped to the group.
Safety features include invite acceptance, visible membership, and the ability to leave or remove participants. For users under 18, sensitive content exposure is reduced, and guardians can turn groups off via parental controls.
“Your personal ChatGPT memory is not used in group chats, and ChatGPT does not create new memories from these conversations.” — OpenAI
Hands-On: Start Your First Group Chat
- Open any chat and tap the people icon in the top-right.
- Add participants directly or share a link with up to 20 people.
- Set a short profile (name, username, photo) so members know who is who.
- Find groups in the new sidebar section for quick access.
- @ mention “ChatGPT” when you want a bot response; otherwise continue human chat.
When you add someone to an existing chat, ChatGPT creates a new group copy so your original thread stays private. You can name the group, manage members, mute notifications, and set custom instructions per group.
Practical Uses
For planning, ask ChatGPT to draft options, then let the group vote or refine. It can compile packing lists, build short itineraries, or summarize linked docs so everyone shares the same context before deciding.
For work, drop research links and have ChatGPT summarize, compare, or format outputs. Because files, images, search, and dictation are enabled, you can move from ideas to ready-to-share outlines inside one room.
Conclusion
Group chats turn ChatGPT into a shared space, not just a one-to-one assistant. The pilot focuses on collaboration, lighter rate-limit pressure, and scoped privacy so teams can work side by side with the model.
If early metrics are positive, expect broader region support and richer controls. The big question is how well the bot manages turn-taking and context as groups get larger and tasks get more complex.
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14th November 2025
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