OpenAI has officially updated its ChatGPT platform with a new 'Intelligent UI' feature designed to move beyond text-only responses. According to the company, the update enables the chatbot to determine when a visual aid is more effective than a written explanation. When triggered, the interface can now display interactive elements, including diagrams, charts, forms, and tappable buttons.

This update is being deployed alongside the broader release of OpenAI’s GPT-6 model. In a company blog post, OpenAI explained that the model has been specifically trained to identify opportunities to use these visuals and to format them appropriately within the chat window. For instance, if a user asks about the mechanics of a bicycle, the interface may now provide a labeled diagram rather than just a text description.

The integration of these interactive components represents a shift in how users engage with AI, moving the platform closer to a functional application interface rather than a simple chatbot. While the update is currently rolling out to all users, the company has not yet provided specific metrics on how this change affects the speed or accuracy of information retrieval compared to traditional text-based responses.