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OpenAI launches GPT-6 with interactive Intelligent UI
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- →Interactive UI elements transform ChatGPT from a passive Q&A tool into an active workspace for problem-solving.
- →The shift signals OpenAI's strategy to increase user engagement by embedding functional tools directly into the chat interface.
- →Early access for paid tiers reinforces the value proposition of premium subscriptions while testing adoption among free users.
OpenAI is launching GPT-6 alongside a new 'Intelligent UI' that integrates interactive elements like calculators and editable charts directly into ChatGPT conversations. The feature aims to simplify learning complex topics by allowing users to manipulate data and diagrams rather than just reading text. It is rolling out globally to Pro, Plus, Business, and Enterprise users on Wednesday, with free and Go tier access following on Thursday.
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