On November 13th (local time), OpenAI made the announcement about the pilot launch of the ChatGPT group chat feature in specific regions. This innovative function empowers users to engage in collaborative efforts alongside family members, friends, colleagues, and ChatGPT within a single conversation space. Whether it's for joint planning, in - depth decision - making discussions, or creative brainstorming sessions, this feature facilitates seamless interaction.

The group chat feature is built upon the GPT - 5.1 model. One notable aspect is that rate limits are only enforced when ChatGPT is the one responding. This design ensures that users won't easily hit usage caps, allowing for more uninterrupted and productive conversations.

At present, this feature is accessible to ChatGPT users across different tiers, including Free, Go, Plus, and Pro, in regions such as Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and others. The rollout is taking place gradually on both mobile and web platforms. Subsequently, based on the valuable feedback received from users, further expansion of the feature's availability is planned.