OpenAI plans to merge ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs into a single experience, bringing everyday conversations and more complex tasks into the same place, according to an email to users reported by TechCrunch, with a limited test planned before a wider rollout. Chat is currently described as the place for everyday questions and conversational help, while Work handles longer tasks including research, analyzing information, and creating documents, presentations, and websites; the desktop app's separate Codex experience for coding will remain separate after the merger. OpenAI reportedly said the change will let users move from exploring an idea to having ChatGPT carry it through in one place, with users able to bring in files and plugins while reviewing and guiding its work. Starting in December, Plus, Pro, and Business plans will have a shared usage allowance across ChatGPT and Codex, measured in tokens, with more demanding tasks and advanced models generally consuming more of that allowance; Instant chat won't draw from the shared allowance. Subscribers can check combined remaining usage and reset times in Settings under Usage, and once they reach a limit, listed options include waiting for a reset, upgrading, or buying credits for eligible features.