OpenAI experiments with new "Study together" tool on ChatGPT

OpenAI is preparing a new feature called "Study together", which has started appearing in system hints for some users within ChatGPT’s main prompt, alongside familiar tools like web search and image generation. This new feature appears to create a more interactive, guided study environment. According to user reports, when enabled, ChatGPT shifts its style by posing more questions and breaking down topics step by step, helping users actively learn rather than just receive explanations. It not only checks answers but also adapts by offering follow-ups or clarifying explanations as needed.

The main audience for "Study together" would likely be students and educators, particularly those using ChatGPT for structured learning or revision. The feature’s design, offering active guidance, question-based review, and adaptive feedback, suggests it could play a role in classrooms or university settings, possibly as part of an education-focused ChatGPT subscription or deployment plan.

The rollout details remain unclear. Some suspect it might be an internal test or a temporary mistake, while others note a growing number of users reporting access, indicating a limited A/B test or pre-release trial. There’s currently no official timeline, but the breadth of these reports points to a possible wider launch or at least a formal announcement in the coming week. If officially adopted, this feature could mark a new direction for OpenAI in education, fitting into its broader strategy of expanding ChatGPT’s practical applications, especially in professional and academic contexts, while further distinguishing its offering from general AI chat tools.