Technology Updates: Collaboration in ChatGPT is coming to Singapore: what it can do, how it works and what you’ll need

Source:

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/ai/chatgpt-collaboration-tools-singapore-launch

ChatGPT:

ChatGPT is rolling out a major new collaboration feature to Singapore: group chats that allow multiple people to work together with AI in real time. This update expands ChatGPT from a personal assistant into a shared social and productivity space, suitable for families, students, and professional teams. Once the feature is enabled locally, users will see it in the top-right corner of the ChatGPT app, though rollout may take a few days.

The core upgrade is the ability to invite up to 20 participants into a single chat. Everyone in the group can interact naturally with each other and with ChatGPT, which acts like a knowledgeable participant rather than a dominating bot. Any member can call on ChatGPT to answer questions, generate content, analyse images or shared files, summarise discussions, or support voice dictation. This makes it useful for trip planning, group projects, brainstorming sessions, home renovations, or academic research, all within one shared thread.

Behind the scenes, OpenAI uses GPT-5.1 Auto, which automatically selects the best available model based on a user’s plan tier (Free, Go, Plus or Pro), ensuring broad access without manual switching. In group settings, ChatGPT is trained to follow conversation flow, respond at appropriate moments, and use social cues like emojis, making it feel more natural in multi-person discussions.

Starting a group chat is simple: users can tap the people icon, create or convert a chat, and share an invite link. Privacy is built in—group chats are separate from personal ones, and personal memory is not used. Some advanced tools remain limited, and performance may vary by plan and region.

For Singapore’s collaborative work culture, the feature could meaningfully change how people study, plan, and make decisions—turning ChatGPT into a true team collaborator.