ChatGPT is OpenAI’s everyday answer engine + AI workspace. It combines fast conversational help with tools for web search/Deep Research, data analysis, image understanding & generation, voice, files, canvas, and memory—plus custom GPTs/GPT Store, desktop/mobile apps, and business-ready workspaces.
Quick Facts
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Product: ChatGPT (consumer, Business, Enterprise). Platforms: Web, macOS & Windows desktop, iOS/Android apps.
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Core tools: Search (web browsing), Deep Research, Data Analysis, Image input & generation, File uploads, Voice mode, Canvas, Memory (availability varies by plan).
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Customization & ecosystem: GPTs and the GPT Store for sharing/using custom assistants. Apps in ChatGPT + Apps SDK (developer preview).
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Business plans: ChatGPT Business (formerly Team) and Enterprise—admin controls, SSO, shared workspace; data excluded from training by default.
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Commerce (preview): Merchant feeds + Instant Checkout in ChatGPT via the Agentic Commerce Protocol (rolling onboarding).
How It Works (at a glance)
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Ask a question or drop in files/images; enable Search/Deep Research when you need sources.
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Choose tools: switch on Data Analysis, Voice, or use Canvas/Memory for longer projects.
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Extend: install GPTs from the Store or try apps (dev preview).
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For teams: set up Business/Enterprise workspaces with SSO, admin controls, and protected data defaults.