OpenAI retires group chats in ChatGPT, hints at DM-style Messages tab
OpenAI is removing group chat functionality from ChatGPT, as indicated by new strings in the latest Android build (version 1.2026.188). The strings suggest a shift to a direct-message-style 'Messages' tab, with features like 'Stay on top of messages' and notifications for new messages. This change impacts users who relied on group chats for collaborative conversations.
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