OpenAI continues to evolve ChatGPT with a feature that could transform collaborative uses of artificial intelligence. The company has begun testing group chats in four pilot countries. This new capability allows multiple users to interact simultaneously with the AI in a single conversational space. It paves the way for shared use cases, whether for educational projects, team meetings, creative workshops, or collective analysis sessions.
The introduction of this collaborative mode is part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to make ChatGPT not only a personal tool but also a collaborative one, capable of facilitating multi-user interactions and supporting group dynamics.
A feature designed for group discussions
The purpose of this mode is to allow multiple people to interact with ChatGPT simultaneously in a single conversation. The model can then answer multiple questions, incorporate different perspectives, adjust its suggestions, and analyze cross-thread discussions.
This mode opens up a wide range of applications:
- group work in a school or university setting,
- preparation for business meetings,
- collaborative document analysis,
- group tutoring sessions,
- collaborative creation of content or strategies,
- family discussions about a shared project.
This development brings ChatGPT closer to becoming a true facilitator of collaborative work.
Rolling out gradually, currently available to certain users according to a schedule set by OpenAI
The feature is currently being tested in four countries selected by OpenAI. According to available information, the pilot rollouts include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia—the first markets where such experiments are typically launched1. Affected users are gradually seeing this option appear in the ChatGPT mobile app and web version, without requiring any additional installation.
Access depends on the type of account. The feature is initially available to ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro subscribers, and will then be rolled out to select free accounts as the rollout expands. OpenAI notes that it is currently evaluating server load, usage patterns, and feedback from early testers before expanding the feature to the rest of the world. The rollout in Europe, including France, is expected to take place in the months following the pilot tests, provided that safety and stability metrics are satisfactory1.
No additional costs are expected at this time. OpenAI states that the feature will be included in existing plans. Users can go directly to ChatGPT’s public documentation or the dedicated news page to track the progress of the rollout, as OpenAI regularly updates its timeline and release notes2.
The expected benefits for collaborative use
This new feature significantly expands the range of possible use cases. Among the immediate benefits:
- the ability to bring multiple people together in a single interface to brainstorm, create, or analyze,
- a facilitated group dynamic, where AI can summarize opinions, suggest compromises, or organize ideas,
- greater efficiency in environments where multiple users need to interact simultaneously,
- enhanced educational support, as AI can assist multiple students at once during a supervised session,
- new opportunities for companies that operate on a project basis.
ChatGPT thus becomes a tool for coordination and facilitation, capable of supporting multi-perspective interactions.
The limitations of the initial tests
Like any feature in the experimental phase, this mode presents several challenges. Preliminary feedback shows that:
- Dealing with multiple points of contact can result in less targeted responses,
- AI may sometimes prioritize certain questions based on the order in which they are received,
- accuracy decreases when multiple complex requests are sent simultaneously,
- Content moderation is more challenging in a multi-user environment,
- The stability of long sessions varies depending on the type of device.
These limitations are to be expected during a pilot phase. They will allow OpenAI to fine-tune its mechanisms for managing group conversations.
Ethical Issues and Governance in a Multi-User Environment
Group discussions present new ethical challenges. Processing data shared simultaneously by multiple users requires a more robust approach to privacy and transparency. The risk of bias can increase when AI attempts to incorporate multiple perspectives into a single line of reasoning.
OpenAI must also ensure that moderation remains effective in group settings, which requires mechanisms capable of detecting sensitive situations or problematic speech originating from multiple participants. Finally, existing regulations such as the European AI Act require particular vigilance regarding the storage, traceability, and reuse of group interactions3.
A first step toward truly collaborative AI
The group discussion feature marks a natural evolution for ChatGPT, which is gradually transitioning from a personal assistant to a tool capable of supporting collaborative work environments. While this development is still in its exploratory phase, it opens up a wide range of applications in education, business, and creative fields.
If the tests prove successful, this feature could be one of ChatGPT’s major advancements in 2025, paving the way for an AI that is more seamlessly integrated into human interactions, whether one-on-one or group-based.
Learn more
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References
1. OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT Product Updates, Group Chat Testing Phase.
https://openai.com
2. OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT Release Notes and Feature Availability.
https://help.openai.com
3. European Commission. (2025). AI Act Guidelines for High-Impact AI Systems.
https://ec.europa.eu
