OpenAI Merges ChatGPT Chat and Work Tabs Into Shared Pool

2 Nov 2026, 7:27 pm · 3h ago · 1 min read · TechCrunch AINew

OpenAI has announced that it is merging ChatGPT's separate chat and Work tabs into a unified interface. Under the new structure, ChatGPT and its Codex-powered coding features will draw from a single shared allocation pool instead of maintaining separate resource allocations. The change is aimed at streamlining the user experience for developers and professionals who toggle between conversational tasks and technical workflows. By unifying usage limits across both workspaces, OpenAI hopes to reduce friction and improve workflow efficiency as users increasingly integrate generative AI capabilities and code execution into their daily productivity routines.