OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Work... Supporting Internet-Accessible Code Execution and Headless Browsers

OpenAI has released ChatGPT Work, introducing new task-oriented AI agent features distinct from the existing Chat. The product is offered in two forms, Work Cloud and Work Local, and is currently accessible only to paid subscribers with plans costing $20 or more per month.

Key Features and Differences

ChatGPT Work aims to go beyond simple answer generation to produce clear deliverables. In particular, Work Cloud offers the following powerful features compared to the existing Chat:

• Internet-Accessible Code Execution: The code execution environment can communicate with the external internet. It allows cloning GitHub repositories, installing dependencies, and interacting with external APIs and websites, with configurable domain allowlists. The default setting permits full internet access.
• Headless Chrome Browser: Runs a full Chrome instance to load websites, fill forms, and capture screenshots. If login or 2FA is required, users are prompted to enter their authentication credentials directly, ensuring credentials are not exposed to the model. It also supports JavaScript execution on the DOM.
• Model Selection Options: Users can select from GPT-5.6 Sol, Luna, Terra, and GPT-5.5 models, offering various reasoning levels from Light to Ultra. The Ultra mode is estimated to perform sub-agent delegation more aggressively.

Usage and Limitations

Work sessions are deducted from the Codex quota and are managed separately from Chat sessions. OpenAI recommends using 'Chat' for short answers or brainstorming, and 'Work' for tasks requiring clear deliverables such as briefs, slides, analyses, and workflows. In particular, the internet accessibility of the code execution environment and browser control features present new possibilities for both developers and non-developers to automate complex web-based tasks.