On November 14, 2025, OpenAI announced the official launch of ChatGPT group chat functionality on the official account of the well-known social media platform "X"! This is no small matter. Is Ultraman really going to create an AI version of WeChat?
In simple terms, ChatGPT's group chat feature allows you to bring friends, family, or colleagues into the same conversation, enabling everyone to chat and collaborate with ChatGPT together. It's like turning a one-on-one private chat into a lively, multi-person "party." Previously, you could only communicate with AI alone; now you can invite friends along—is the experience any different?
Currently, this group chat feature is only being piloted in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. Whether you're a Free, Go, Plus, or Pro user, you can use this new feature. It will gradually be rolled out to more regions in the future.
A Perfect Helper for Travel and Gatherings
Imagine you and your friends planning a trip. You can compare the pros and cons of different destinations in a group chat, plan your itinerary together, and even create a detailed packing list. Everyone can participate in the discussion in real time, just like discussing things face-to-face, eliminating the need to switch between different chat windows.
A Helpful Decision-Maker for Life
In life, we often encounter various difficult choices. For example, when decorating, choosing furniture and unsure which style to pick; or when making plans to eat out, agonizing over which restaurant is the best. This is where ChatGPT comes in handy, helping everyone weigh the pros and cons and make more suitable choices.
In work and study, it's common for teams to write proposals and conduct research. With ChatGPT's group chat feature, everyone can discuss together, and ChatGPT will handle the summarizing and organizing—efficiency will definitely skyrocket!
Super easy to use: Start your group chat journey in just a few steps
This feature is incredibly simple to use, just as easy as opening a door. You only need to click the "Profile" icon in the upper right corner of the chat window to start a group chat. You can invite 1 to 20 people to join, and anyone in the group can continue inviting others. However, when using it for the first time, you'll need to set up a simple profile, including your name, username, and avatar, so everyone can easily recognize each other.
In terms of functionality, it is similar to regular chat, allowing users to search, send images and files, generate images, and input via voice. More impressively, ChatGPT has also learned to "read between the lines.".
This group chat is powered by GPT-5.1 Auto, which intelligently decides when to interject based on the conversation. It won't respond to every message, behaving like a smart and considerate friend. If you want it to speak up, simply mention ChatGPT during the chat.
Privacy Protected: Chat with Peace of Mind
In terms of privacy, OpenAI has gone all out. Group chats and your private conversations are entirely separate, and your personal ChatGPT memory is not used in group chats. Everyone must be invited to join a group, much like entering a gated community—secure and worry-free. Moreover, you can leave a group chat at any time. If there are minors in the group, ChatGPT will automatically adjust its responses to avoid sensitive topics, acting like a thoughtful guardian.
New trend of giants: AI social competition is becoming increasingly fierce
It is worth mentioning that during the Q3 earnings conference call held last night, Tencent CEO Ma Huateng mentioned that WeChat will gradually introduce AI functions in the future, with the ultimate goal of launching an "AI intelligent agent" to help users complete tasks in the five major ecosystems of communication, social networking, content, mini programs, payment, and commerce. ChatGPT was originally an AI tool, but now it is moving towards social networking. Although Ultraman once claimed that ChatGPT is not the American version of WeChat, it ultimately went down a similar path, becoming an intelligent platform that can both chat and socialize while also helping you with tasks.
Future outlook: Is the era of AI social platforms approaching?
OpenAI also stated that group chat is just the beginning of ChatGPT becoming a "shared space". In the future, ChatGPT will be more deeply involved in multi person collaboration, helping you inspire inspiration and make decisions. Perhaps the next decade will truly be the era of AI social platforms! By then, our lives will become more convenient and interesting due to these AI social tools.
The development of AI is like an endless marathon, constantly bringing new surprises and breakthroughs. The launch of ChatGPT group chat function undoubtedly adds new highlights to this marathon. Let's look forward to more exciting developments in the AI social field together!