Quick Answer
- Intelligent UI is a new ChatGPT interface that adds interactive visuals to answers: tappable buttons, charts, forms, calculators, maps and editable diagrams.
- It launched with GPT-6 on October 7, 2026 for Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users.
- Free and Go users get it from October 8, 2026.
- Paid users get GPT-6 Sol. Free and Go users get GPT-6 Luna.
- You do not need to change any setting. You can ask for fewer visuals. A full off switch was not confirmed in the sources we checked.
What is ChatGPT Intelligent UI?
Until now, ChatGPT mostly answered in text. With Intelligent UI, the answer can include small interactive tools built on the spot. OpenAI product manager Aarush Selvan said ChatGPT “has predominantly been a text-based interface.”
Examples OpenAI gave:
- A recipe with a cooking timeline
- A road trip or hiking map with stops
- A savings calculator or bill splitter
- An interactive chart where you change an input and see the result
- Diagrams that explain a topic, such as how an airplane wing creates lift
Plain text still appears when text is the most useful format. The visuals load while the answer is being written.
Who gets it and when?
| Plan | Model | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Plus, Pro | GPT-6 Sol | October 7, 2026 |
| Business, Enterprise | GPT-6 Sol | October 7, depends on workplace admin settings |
| Free, Go | GPT-6 Luna | October 8, 2026 |
It appears in the Chat tab as the rollout reaches your account, so you may not see it right away. The update covers the Chat experience only. The models behind Work and Codex are not changing.
Free-plan usage limits were not stated in the reports we checked.
Is GPT-6 faster?
OpenAI says GPT-6 can start answering while it is still thinking. For web search questions, it claims GPT-6 Instant answers about 44% sooner on average than GPT-5.6 Instant. These are OpenAI’s own claims. For OpenAI’s other recent launches, see our OpenAI DevDay report on Dots and GPT-6.1 Sol.
Can you turn Intelligent UI off?
You can reduce it. TechCrunch reports users can lower the number of visuals in responses, similar to other personality settings. One report says the sources do not explain a full off switch. Check your ChatGPT personality or settings menu after the update reaches your account.
What are the limits?
OpenAI says the model’s design judgment “still needs work.” Sometimes a visual may not be needed. If you are comparing assistants, our ChatGPT vs Claude guide covers the bigger picture, and our Is ChatGPT safe? guide covers privacy basics.
FAQs
What is Intelligent UI in ChatGPT?
A feature that adds interactive charts, buttons, forms, calculators and diagrams to ChatGPT answers.
Is Intelligent UI free?
Free and Go users get it from October 8, 2026, with GPT-6 Luna. Usage limits were not stated.
Which model do paid users get?
GPT-6 Sol on Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise.
How do I turn off Intelligent UI?
You can reduce the number of visuals through a setting. A complete off switch was not confirmed.
Why can’t I see it yet?
The rollout is gradual. It shows up in the Chat tab as it reaches each account.
Does it change Codex?
No. The models powering Work and Codex are not changing.
