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OpenAI: Developers can now submit apps to ChatGPT

We’re opening app submissions for review and publication in ChatGPT, and users can discover apps in the app directory. Earlier this year at DevDay, we introduced apps in ChatGPT. Starting today, developers can submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT by following our app submission guidelines⁠ (opens in a new window). Apps extend ChatGPT conversations by bringing in new context and letting users take actions like order groceries, turn an outline into a slide deck, or search for an apartment. We’ve published resources to help developers build high-quality apps that users will love—based on what we’ve learned since DevDay—like best practices on what makes a great ChatGPT app⁠ (opens in a new window), open-source example apps⁠ (opens in a new window), an open-sourced UI library⁠ (opens in a new window) for chat-native interfaces, and a step-by-step quickstart guide⁠ (opens in a new window). We’re also introducing an app directory right inside ChatGPT, where users can browse featured apps or search for any published app. The app directory is discoverable from the tools menu or directly from chatgpt.com/apps. Developers can also use deep links on other platforms to send users right to their app page in the directory. Once users connect to apps, apps can get triggered during conversations when @ mentioned by name, or when selected from the tools menu. We’re also experimenting with ways to surface relevant, helpful apps directly within conversations—using signals like conversational context, app usage patterns, and user preferences—and giving users clear ways to provide feedback. ### Building, submitting and monetizing apps Building a great ChatGPT app starts with designing for real user intent. Developers can use the Apps SDK—now in beta—to build chat-native experiences that bring context and action directly into ChatGPT. The strongest apps are tightly scoped, intuitive in chat, and deliver clear value by either completing real-world workflows that start in conversation or enabling new, fully AI-native experiences inside ChatGPT. We recommend reviewing the app submission guidelines⁠ (opens in a new window) early to help you build a high-quality app. Additional documentation and examples are available in the developer resource hub⁠ (opens in a new window). Once ready, developers can submit apps for review and track approval status in the OpenAI Developer Platform⁠ (opens in a new window). Submissions include MCP connectivity details, testing guidelines, directory metadata, and country availability settings. The first set of approved apps will begin rolling out gradually in the new year. Apps that meet our quality and safety standards are eligible to be published in the app directory, and apps that resonate with users may be featured more prominently in the directory or recommended by ChatGPT in the future. In this early phase, developers can link out from their ChatGPT apps to their own websites or native apps to complete transactions fo

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ChatGPT Business: New App Directory Launches

### App Directory and Availability You can now browse and add approved apps in the new app directory. Apps let you work with your tools and data directly inside a conversation—from interactive in-chat experiences to secure connections that allow ChatGPT to search and reference information from third-party services. As part of this update, connectors now appear in the directory as apps, making it easier to manage all your tools in one place. References across the Help Center have been updated to reflect this new terminology. For ChatGPT Business users, apps are enabled by default. Admins and owners can control which apps are available for their workspace and set which actions each app is allowed to take through workspace settings. Apps are available to all logged-in ChatGPT users, with availability and functionality varying by plan and region. Some apps or capabilities may not be available in certain regions (including the EEA, GB, or Switzerland) or may require specific plan tiers. Starting today, developers can submit apps for review and publication in the app directory, making approved apps available to a broader set of ChatGPT users.

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OpenAI Updates Model Spec with Under-18 Principles

### Under-18 (U18) Principles ChatGPT’s new Under-18 (U18) Principles builds on the existing safety rules that apply to all users, adding age-appropriate guidance where appropriate for the developmental needs of teens, aged 13-17. This update clarifies how those rules are intended to apply in teen conversations, recognizing that teens benefit from clearer boundaries, reduced exposure to potentially harmful content and stronger real-world support when risks arise. The assistant should meet teens where they are, engaging with them in a respectful and transparent manner, while refusing to participate in self-harm, sexualized or violent immersive roleplay, dangerous activities, substance misuse or any efforts to conceal harm. When credible risks arise, the model should prioritize prevention and early interventions, offer safer alternatives and encourage involvement of parents, guardians and other trusted adults or professionals – making clear that AI can provide guidance and information, but cannot replace real-world care. ### Other updates This release also includes minor edits and clarifications for consistency and readability throughout the document. More information can be found in this blog post, and the latest version of the Model Spec is available at model-spec.openai.com.

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ChatGPT Atlas Release 1.2025.344.7 - Multi-Profile & Enhanced Import

### Build: 1.2025.344.7 #### Multi-profile - For the same ChatGPT login, users can create multiple profiles (i.e. personal, school, work, etc); Each profile can have its own bookmarks, web history, cookies - Support for multiple ChatGPT logins is *not* yet supported (coming soon) #### Import - You can now select individual components to import at any time (not just initial onboarding) → Passwords, Bookmarks, Extensions, History - Atlas will notify users if there are parts of onboarding they haven't completed #### DevTools - Persist size of dev tools per window - Pressing any of the keyboard shortcuts for the Dev Tools window (Cmd+Option+I, Cmd+Option+J, Cmd+Option+C) now closes the dev tools window if it's docked. #### Home Page - Draft prompts on the home page will still be there if you go to another site, then press back - Copy and paste fix for devtools #### Other - Recently Closed Tabs added to History menu - Permissions prompt UI polish - Fixed bug with tabs getting lost in rare occasions - Better back button behavior for tabs opened from tabs - Use material blur background for settings menus - Possible fix for too-high memory use #### Shortcuts - Ctrl+Cmd+Left (or Right/Up/Down) now moves the selected tab one space #### Agent - Fixed bugs with conversation title not updating Public link to LGPL bundle: https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2025.344.7.tar.gz.

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ChatGPT Enterprise/EDU: New App Directory Launched

### New app directory You can now browse and add approved apps in the new app directory. Apps let you work with your tools and data directly inside a conversation—from interactive in-chat experiences to secure connections that allow ChatGPT to search and reference information from third-party services. As part of this update, connectors now appear in the directory as apps, making it easier to manage all your tools in one place. References across the Help Center have been updated to reflect this new terminology. ### Availability and access for Enterprise and Edu For ChatGPT Enterprise and Edu, apps are disabled by default. Admins and owners can control which apps are available to users using role-based access controls and set which actions each app is allowed to take through workspace settings. Apps are available to all logged-in ChatGPT users, with availability and functionality varying by plan and region. Some apps or capabilities may not be available in certain regions (including the EEA, GB, or Switzerland) or may require specific plan tiers. ### Developer submissions Additionally, developers can submit apps for review and publication in the app directory, making approved apps available to a broader set of ChatGPT users.

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ChatGPT: New Health Space Launched - Data-Driven Wellness Conversations

### Health rollout We’re starting to roll out Health, a dedicated space in ChatGPT for health and wellness conversations. You can securely connect medical records, Apple Health and supported wellness apps so answers can be grounded in your own data. Health is designed to help you navigate medical care, not replace it. Health conversations, memory, and files are kept separate from the rest of ChatGPT and are not used to train our foundation models. ### Availability Health appears as a new space in the ChatGPT sidebar. If you ask a health-related question in a regular chat, ChatGPT may also suggest continuing in Health. If you’re interested in getting access as it becomes available, you can sign up for the waitlist. We’re starting by providing access to a small group of early users to learn and continue refining the experience. At launch, Health is available on web and iOS, with Android coming soon to ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users in supported countries (excluding the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK). Learn more in the blog or help center article.

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OpenAI Codex CLI 0.79.0 released — new in-app browser and macOS app support

``` $ npm install -g @openai/codex@0.79.0 ```

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health with integrated health data

ChatGPT Health introduces a dedicated space that securely grounds conversations in your health data by connecting medical records and wellness apps. Developed with physicians, it enhances health questions while protecting privacy and not replacing clinicians, with phased rollout to early users.

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