OpenAI ChatGPT and Codex Now Support Connecting Multiple Google Accounts
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT and Codex to allow users to connect multiple Google Gmail and Calendar accounts simultaneously. This update enables the AI to retrieve, synthesize, and cross-reference information across different personal and professional profiles. This feature significantly improves productivity for users who manage separate personal and work Google accounts, eliminating the need to constantly switch profiles. It allows AI assistants to provide more comprehensive, context-aware responses by accessing a broader range of user schedule and communication data. Users can configure this feature by navigating to the sidebar plugins or integrations and adding multiple accounts under Gmail, Google Calendar, or Google Contacts. The AI can then automatically pull relevant details from all connected accounts to answer queries.
## BACKGROUND
Previously, ChatGPT and OpenAI's tools only supported linking a single Google account, which limited their usefulness for users with fragmented digital identities. OpenAI Codex is a developer-focused tool designed to automate coding tasks, while ChatGPT utilizes plugins and integrations to connect with external services like Google Workspace. These integrations allow the AI to interact with real-time user data to perform tasks like scheduling meetings or drafting emails.