OpenAI has recently introduced new customization features for ChatGPT, enhancing user interaction and personalization in the browser and Windows desktop versions.

This update, launched on January 17, 2025, allows users to tailor their ChatGPT experience by specifying how they want to be addressed, sharing their occupation, and indicating preferred response traits.

These features aim to create a more personalized interaction, reducing the need for users to repeatedly ask for specific response styles.

The update improves upon previous iterations by ensuring more consistent responses without the need for repeated prompts.

Each custom GPT can be tailored with specific instructions to meet unique user needs, such as maintaining a formal tone for professionals or a friendly tone for children.

Users can select traits such as 'Chatty', 'Witty', and 'Opinionated', and provide additional information about their interests and values to further customize responses.

The customization options enable users to request responses in various styles, ranging from casual banter to serious tones, enhancing the conversational experience.

In addition to customization, OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Tasks, which assists users with calendar management and to-do lists, representing a significant step forward in AI capabilities.

The article encourages users to explore pre-made custom GPTs available through the platform to inspire new creations and enhance their experience.

Currently, these customization features are not available for users in the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, but they will be rolled out soon.

Users can also assign functional roles to the chatbot, such as lab assistant or companion, further enhancing its utility.

Access to the customization feature is provided through the ChatGPT Plus subscription, allowing users to create their own GPT models without any coding knowledge.