OpenAI tweaks chat access in the ChatGPT app for Mac
OpenAI is consolidating its toolset by merging ChatGPT and Codex into a single app following the launch of GPT-5.6.
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OpenAI merged ChatGPT and Codex into one app following the launch of GPT-5.6. The company introduced a new Work mode and updated chat access for the Mac application.
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OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT and Codex into one application, introducing a new "Work" mode. These changes have resulted in tweaks to chat access for Mac users and the arrival of the Codex coding tool on mobile devices.
Coverage from ZDNET and 9to5Mac emphasizes the structural changes to the desktop experience, while Entrepreneur reports that the new Work mode can handle the majority of a one-person business's operations. Other outlets, including Forbes and Pluang, are focusing on practical tests for job seeking and mobile integration.
Future developments involve the continued rollout of GPT-5.6 and the practical application of the Work mode for business and employment purposes.
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OpenAI tweaks chat access in the ChatGPT app for Mac 9to5Mac · 61d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What new model led to these changes?
The updates follow the launch of GPT-5.6.
What is the new "Work" mode capable of?
According to Entrepreneur, it can run 95% of a one-person business without the need for hiring or coding.
Which platforms are affected by these updates?
Updates have been noted for the Mac app and mobile devices.
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