OpenAI Tests Messenger Features Inside ChatGPT App
OpenAI is quietly turning ChatGPT into a full-fledged communication platform. The latest Android beta introduces usernames, profile photos, and even direct messaging — transforming the AI assistant into something closer to a social app.
From chat assistant to social platform
In beta version 1.2025.273 of the ChatGPT Android app, testers have discovered new interface elements that allow users to create personal profiles, set usernames, and send direct messages to each other. The feature, internally codenamed "Calpico Rooms", also enables group chats where several users can communicate simultaneously — and even include ChatGPT itself as an active participant.
Push notifications and group interactions
The update adds real-time notifications for incoming messages and supports threaded group discussions. In shared rooms, ChatGPT can act as a collaborative assistant — summarizing messages, offering context, or generating creative input during live conversations.
For many users, this effectively turns ChatGPT into a hybrid between a messenger, AI coworker, and brainstorming hub.
A move toward the “super app” vision
OpenAI’s long-term goal is to make ChatGPT a multifunctional ecosystem rather than a standalone chatbot. In its own wording, the app is evolving into a "super app": an AI assistant, search engine, creative studio, marketplace — and now a messenger — all within one interface.
Privacy promises and criticism
OpenAI insists that personal “memories” or saved chat data remain private and are not shared between users in group chats. Only public or explicitly shared content becomes visible to others. The company says encryption and strict data separation are being tested before wider rollout.
However, community reactions are mixed. Some welcome the idea of shared workspaces powered by GPT-4o, while others criticize OpenAI for focusing on social features instead of improving model quality. Several posts demand the return of manual model selection — including access to older GPT-4 and o3 versions that many professionals still prefer for coding or analysis tasks.
Why it matters
The messenger experiment could signal a strategic shift: transforming ChatGPT from a personal assistant into a communication layer for AI-human collaboration. If successful, OpenAI might compete directly with tools like Slack, Discord, and Notion — but with the advantage of integrated natural-language reasoning.
What’s next
The beta remains limited to a small group of Android testers, with iOS and web versions expected to follow. Developers speculate that “Calpico Rooms” could also tie into GPTs and Team Workspaces, blurring the line between chat, creation, and collaboration in a single app.
Whether users embrace ChatGPT’s social turn or reject it as feature creep, one thing is clear: OpenAI is positioning its flagship product not just as a chatbot — but as the next platform for AI-powered communication.
Editorial Team — CoinBotLab