OpenAI introduces a more organized and secure way to work with ChatGPT as a team. Can you imagine never having to explain the same context every time someone new joins a project? That’s exactly what these updates aim to solve.

Shared projects that keep everyone on the same page

Now ChatGPT lets you create shared projects where you can upload files, instructions and conversations so the whole team works from the same information. You can invite by email or link, and there are two access levels: chat and edit, depending on what you want to allow. This is useful for account work, content creation and reports that need consistency in tone and data. (openai.com)

And the memory? Each project has its own private memory, so ChatGPT remembers details shared within the project to start new conversations without repeating context. That helps a lot on long jobs with multiple follow-ups. (openai.com)

Smarter connectors to leverage your work tools

ChatGPT can now connect to common team tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, GitHub, Dropbox and Box. The system also improves response speed and accuracy and automatically decides when to use the most relevant connector for your query. That means less copying and pasting between apps and more time for real work. (openai.com)

Practical uses: prepare agendas with recent emails, summarize conversations before a meeting, or ask ChatGPT to review pull requests on GitHub. There are also synced connectors that can preload data for even faster responses. (openai.com)

"Connectors are the catalysts for this transformation, bringing AI directly into the tools we already rely on. By uniting ChatGPT with Google Drive, we’ve enabled our teams to collaborate smarter, move faster, and unlock new levels of performance." (openai.com)

Security, compliance and administrative controls

OpenAI adds ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 and 27701 certifications and expands its SOC 2 report to cover security, confidentiality, availability and privacy. There are role-based access controls, expanded support for SSO (including OIDC and SAML) and even IP allowlisting to restrict connections according to company policy. All this makes it easier to deploy ChatGPT in environments where data protection is a priority. (openai.com)

Availability and who it's for

Shared projects are available today for Business, Enterprise and Edu plans, and the company says Free, Go, Plus and Pro will get access soon. Admins can control these features and, by default, they’re turned off for Enterprise and Edu until an admin enables them. If your team already uses ChatGPT daily, these options aim to ease adoption without compromising security or governance. (openai.com)

What changes in practice for your team?

If you work with client accounts, you won’t have to forward notes again and again for someone else to understand the history. If you’re responsible for content, you can pin style guides inside the project so every piece respects the brand voice. And if you’re a developer, ChatGPT can review code and search connected repositories without you spending minutes hunting for files. It all adds up to time for value work, not repetitive tasks.

Final reflection

These updates turn ChatGPT into something more like a teammate who understands processes and tools, not just a black box for ideas. Is your team ready to move from isolated experiments to workflows where AI actually speeds up the everyday? If you want to try it or check technical details and controls, review the ChatGPT Business page or the Help Center for guides and requirements. (openai.com)