OpenAI adds a Data agent to ChatGPT Work

OpenAI introduced the Data agent in ChatGPT Work, describing a workflow that connects company data, explores it and builds interactive dashboards. Its announcement does not specify supported data connections or access controls.

Key points

  1. The Data agent is introduced as part of ChatGPT Work.
  2. OpenAI says users can connect company data and uncover insights.
  3. The announced workflow includes building interactive dashboards using natural language.

Why it matters

Business teams could use this workflow to move from a data question to a dashboard with fewer manual steps. Before assigning it internal reporting work, they need to establish which data it can access and how results can be checked.

What to watch

Check connector documentation, permission handling and whether dashboard calculations can be inspected and reproduced.

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Sources

  • OpenAI2026-09-10 · Global source