ChatGPT launches group chat: up to 20 people can converse at the same time, with Taiwan getting an early experience (use it in two steps immediately)

OpenAI brings ChatGPT group chat to Taiwan, allowing users to invite 20 people for group chats, ushering in an era of AI collaboration among multiple users. (Background: PayPal launches “PayPal Links” compatible with Crypto Assets: making P2P payments as simple as texting) (Additional background: Former PayPal president: Bitcoin breaking one million dollars is just a “matter of time”, with market capitalization potentially matching gold) OpenAI announced yesterday the new “group chat” feature for ChatGPT, which along with Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, is among the first regions to experience it. This feature allows up to 20 people to summon AI in the same chat room, enabling collaborative planning of itineraries, drafting proposals, or brainstorming ideas, evolving from a “one-on-one assistant” to a “multi-user collaboration partner”. How to use the group chat feature? Using group chat is simple: just click on the person icon at the top right corner of the chat interface, click the “Start Group Chat” button, and you can create a chat room. The system will then provide you with a shareable link to send to your partners for the conversation, and they can join upon acceptance. At any time, you can leave or view the member list. Currently, all logged-in accounts can experience it; the free version allows for 10 AI responses every 5 hours, while the Plus plan enjoys 160 responses within 3 hours. If users need AI assistance, they just need to enter “ChatGPT” or “@ChatGPT” in the conversation to summon it. Meanwhile, text interactions among members are unlimited, ensuring discussions are not interrupted by quotas. Highlights of GPT-5.1 Auto According to official descriptions, the new flagship model GPT-5.1 Auto can read group context and automatically switch between GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking depending on the complexity of the questions. The system also includes a “politeness mode” where the AI analyzes the conversation flow to determine when to insert suggestions and when to remain silent, reducing concerns about message overload. Additionally, OpenAI stated that group chat data is completely separated from personal conversations, and the AI will not write group content into private “memory”. When minors join, the system automatically lowers the sensitivity of content weighting. After personally experiencing it, I found it to be a very practical feature, and I encourage you to give it a try. Related Reports OpenAI's native browser “ChatGPT Atlas” features three major functions at once; can AI agents shake Chrome's dominance? Sam Altman discusses with a16z founder: OpenAI will make radical bets on infrastructure, and Sora is an important strategic tool. Altman shares a moment with Pokémon: hoping Nintendo won't sue us… OpenAI's new Sora model ignites copyright wars. <ChatGPT launches group chat: up to 20 people can converse simultaneously, Taiwan gets the first experience (two steps to use it immediately)> This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential Blockchain news media.