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    ChatGPT

    Application & enablementOpenAI ChatGPT
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    The short answer · 16 words

    In short

    AI application of OpenAI for dialogue-based work with voice and multimodal models, tools and connected services.

    Flow-alerta.cab (2026): ChatGPT. https://flow-alerta.cab/en/glossar/chatgpt. Editorially reviewed on: 09 October 2026.

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    Practical

    Relevant for knowledge work, analysis, content, research, automation and prototype workflows.

    Sample scenario: A team analyzes documents, creates a report and incorporates verified results into a business process.

    For clearly defined tasks, use shared data and testable results; structure integrations and automations in recurring processes.

    At a glance

    Core
    ChatGPT is an OpenAI user interface and product platform. Depending on the tariff and mode, functions for text, images, research, files, programming and agent work with tools are available. ChatGPT is therefore not equated with a single GPT model.
    Use
    Relevant for knowledge work, analysis, content, research, automation and prototype workflows.
    Example
    Sample scenario: A team analyzes documents, creates a report and incorporates verified results into a business process.
    Limits
    Equate ChatGPT with a single model; use confidential data without appropriate settings; adopt outputs unchecked as facts; mix product functions of different tariffs.

    In context

    ChatGPT Work

    Agentic working mode in ChatGPT for multi-step tasks that merge information from files, apps and web sources and generate finished work results.

    AI Agents

    AI agents handle tasks over several steps and select tools and next actions within specified limits.

    Questions about this term

    Is ChatGPT a model?

    No, it is a product that can use different models.

    Can ChatGPT use tools?

    Depending on the mode and tariff, yes.

    All details and background

    ChatGPT is an OpenAI user interface and product platform. Depending on the tariff and mode, functions for text, images, research, files, programming and agent work with tools are available. ChatGPT is therefore not equated with a single GPT model.

    ELI5 – Explained simply

    ChatGPT is the application through which you work with OpenAI models and additional tools.

    Why it matters in practice

    Relevant for knowledge work, analysis, content, research, automation and prototype workflows.

    Example

    Sample scenario: A team analyzes documents, creates a report and incorporates verified results into a business process.

    Pitfalls and limits

    • Equate ChatGPT with a single model; use confidential data without appropriate settings; adopt outputs unchecked as facts; mix product functions of different tariffs.

    Origin & history

    ChatGPT was released at the end of 2022 and evolved from a chat interface to a platform with multimodal and agentic work functions.

    Use in mid-sized companies

    • For clearly defined tasks, use shared data and testable results; structure integrations and automations in recurring processes.

    Related terms

    Matching Flow-alerta service

    AI adoption & supportAI implementation & support: clarify usage guidelines, limits, responsibilities and escalation paths.

    Matching tool / use case

    View use casesTool: ChatGPT; Use Case: Research, analysis, document creation and supported automation.

    Sources

    Quellenprüfung: 09.10.2026. Definition und dokumentierte Einordnung abgeglichen; Beispiele beschreiben mögliche Anwendungen.

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