ChatGPT Work can now sign in to websites to finish tasks

ChatGPT Work can sign in to websites for multi-step jobs such as booking a DMV appointment, canceling a reservation, or submitting a job application. OpenAI says it never sees the user’s login credentials.

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On August 26, 2026 The Verge reported that ChatGPT Work can now work more autonomously, including signing in to websites.

What we know

ChatGPT Work can sign in to websites for tasks such as booking a DMV appointment, canceling a reservation, or submitting a job application.
OpenAI says it never sees the user’s login credentials.
The product is aimed at a multi-step agent, not just question-and-answer.
The Verge published the report on August 26, 2026.

Takeaways

Work is being positioned as an agent that completes tasks, not only a chat box.
Website sign-in is part of that multi-step flow.
OpenAI’s stated rule is that it does not see the user’s login credentials.

Source: The Verge

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ChatGPT Work can now sign in to websites to finish tasks

On August 26, 2026 The Verge reported that ChatGPT Work can now work more autonomously, including signing in to websites.

What we know

ChatGPT Work can sign in to websites for tasks such as booking a DMV appointment, canceling a reservation, or submitting a job application.
OpenAI says it never sees the user’s login credentials.
The product is aimed at a multi-step agent, not just question-and-answer.
The Verge published the report on August 26, 2026.

Takeaways

Work is being positioned as an agent that completes tasks, not only a chat box.
Website sign-in is part of that multi-step flow.
OpenAI’s stated rule is that it does not see the user’s login credentials.

Source: The Verge