OpenAI Unveils Expanded ChatGPT Connectors and MCP for Custom Integrations

Details

• OpenAI adds over nine new enterprise connectors to ChatGPT, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Linear, improving access to business apps while maintaining existing data permissions.
• Workspace administrators can now use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in beta to create custom connectors for proprietary systems and workflows.
• A new macOS meeting recording mode allows transcription of meetings, extraction of action items, and automated generation of code or project plans for Team users.
• Deep Research mode now integrates internal document analysis with web resources, delivering cited research reports for comprehensive results.
• These features are rolling out in stages: Plus and Pro plans are excluded in EEA, CH, and UK, while Enterprise and Education customers receive advanced features first.

Impact

This update boosts ChatGPT's competitiveness in the enterprise market, particularly in scenarios with proprietary documentation. MCP's open standard could streamline AI adoption for enterprises, making it easier to link internal tools. The expanded integrations reinforce ChatGPT’s push to become a centralized hub for knowledge work and enterprise productivity.