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    ChatGPT Work

    Process automationWork
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    The short answer · 22 words

    In short

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

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

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    Practical

    Relevant to extensive research, analysis, document and automation tasks that connect multiple sources or tools.

    Sample scenario: Work collects project information from multiple sources, analyzes it and creates a finished report from it.

    Use for clearly defined projects with testable results; deliberately limit data access, approvals and plugins used.

    At a glance

    Core
    ChatGPT Work can gather context, schedule work, and perform actions through files, tools, plugins, and supported browser workflows. The former ChatGPT Agent mode is no longer available, according to OpenAI; for longer multi-step tasks, Work became the current product path.
    Use
    Relevant to extensive research, analysis, document and automation tasks that connect multiple sources or tools.
    Example
    Sample scenario: Work collects project information from multiple sources, analyzes it and creates a finished report from it.
    Limits
    Confuse work with unlimited autonomy; plan actions without approvals; use old Agent Mode guides as the current product status.

    In context

    AI Agents

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

    ChatGPT

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

    Computer Use

    Computer use is the control of a graphical interface by an AI system.

    Questions about this term

    Is ChatGPT Agent still available?

    No, OpenAI refers to Work.

    Can Work use files and apps?

    Yes, depending on platform and permissions.

    All details and background

    ChatGPT Work can gather context, schedule work, and perform actions through files, tools, plugins, and supported browser workflows. The former ChatGPT Agent mode is no longer available, according to OpenAI; for longer multi-step tasks, Work became the current product path.

    ELI5 – Explained simply

    You set a goal, and Work can handle several steps on its own, instead of just providing a single answer.

    Why it matters in practice

    Relevant to extensive research, analysis, document and automation tasks that connect multiple sources or tools.

    Example

    Sample scenario: Work collects project information from multiple sources, analyzes it and creates a finished report from it.

    Pitfalls and limits

    • Confuse work with unlimited autonomy; plan actions without approvals; use old Agent Mode guides as the current product status.

    Origin & history

    OpenAI documents Work as a current agentic working mode for multi-stage tasks. The help for the previous ChatGPT Agent mode indicates that it is no longer available and refers to Work.

    Use in mid-sized companies

    • Use for clearly defined projects with testable results; deliberately limit data access, approvals and plugins used.

    Related terms

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    AI assistants & automationAI assistants & automation: test a suitable process with clear rights and human test points.

    Matching tool / use case

    View use casesTool: ChatGPT Work; Use Case: Research and creation of a finished project artifact via multiple sources.

    Sources

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

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