New ChatGPT feature enables multi-threaded chats
OpenAI said the new ChatGPT feature answers long-standing user requests for more flexible conversation tools, improving brainstorming and project analysis.
The US AI firm OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT feature that allows users to branch conversations into separate threads and explore different tones, styles, or directions without altering the original chat.
The update, rolled out on 5 September, is available to anyone logged into ChatGPT through the web version.
The branching tool lets users copy a conversation from a chosen point and continue in a new thread while preserving the earlier exchange.
Marketing teams, for example, could test formal, informal, or humorous versions of advertising content within parallel chats, avoiding the need to overwrite or restart a conversation.
OpenAI described the update as a response to user requests for greater flexibility. Many users had previously noted that a linear dialogue structure limited efficiency by forcing them to compare and copy content repeatedly.
Early reactions online have compared the new tool to Git, which enables software developers to branch and merge code.
The feature has been welcomed by ChatGPT users who are experimenting with brainstorming, project analysis, or layered problem-solving. Analysts suggest it also reduces cognitive load by allowing users to test multiple scenarios more naturally.
Alongside the update, OpenAI is working on other projects, including a new AI-powered jobs platform to connect workers and companies more effectively.
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