Key Takeaways
- OpenAI is developing Direct Messages (DMs) for ChatGPT’s Android app
- The feature, codenamed ‘Calpico’, will support both individual and group chats
- Users will be able to collaborate using text and image generation within chats
- No official launch timeline has been announced yet
OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a social platform with new Direct Messaging capabilities. Following the popularity of its Sora video app, the AI company is now testing messaging features that could turn ChatGPT into a comprehensive collaboration tool.
ChatGPT’s Social Transformation
OpenAI is reportedly developing a social media-style messaging feature for ChatGPT. The new Direct Messages functionality will enable users to communicate and collaborate directly within the AI chatbot interface.
The DM feature is currently being tested for the Android version of ChatGPT and includes both one-on-one conversations and group chats.
Inside the ‘Calpico’ Feature
Developer Tibor Blaho revealed on X that OpenAI is testing the messaging feature internally under the codename ‘Calpico’. The feature was spotted in version 1.2025.273 beta of the Android app.
According to the tipster, the messaging system will allow users to conduct private chats similar to traditional social media platforms while maintaining access to ChatGPT’s AI capabilities.
Collaboration Features and Controls
The group messaging component, called ‘Calpico Rooms’, will enable collaborative work with text and image generation tools. Users will have standard social media controls including the ability to block accounts and manage chat invitations.
This represents a significant evolution for ChatGPT, potentially transforming it from a standalone AI tool into a comprehensive platform for communication and collaboration.
Currently, the DM feature remains under development and non-functional. While an official release is expected in the near future, OpenAI has not provided specific details about the rollout timeline or final implementation.
