OpenAI launches workspace agents that turn ChatGPT from a chatbot into a team automation platform

THE DECODER / 4/23/2026

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Key Points

  • OpenAI is rolling out “workspace agents” in ChatGPT as an evolution of custom GPTs, using Codex to power automation for team workflows.
  • These agents are designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks and continue operating even when no one is actively monitoring them.
  • Existing custom GPTs will remain available for now, but OpenAI plans to provide a migration path later.
  • The launch positions ChatGPT less as a standalone chatbot and more as a platform for ongoing team automation and execution.

OpenAI is rolling out workspace agents in ChatGPT, an evolution of custom GPTs. Powered by Codex, the agents automate complex team workflows and keep running even when no one is watching. Existing custom GPTs will stick around for now, with a migration path coming later.

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