OpenAI has announced another major upgrade to ChatGPT, introducing a new “Think” button for users on both the Free and ChatGPT Go plans. The new feature is designed to help the AI spend more time reasoning through complex questions before generating a response, bringing more advanced problem-solving capabilities to millions of users worldwide.
The update forms part of OpenAI’s broader effort to make powerful artificial intelligence tools more accessible, regardless of whether users are on a paid subscription. By activating the Think button, users can ask ChatGPT to dedicate additional reasoning time to tasks that require deeper analysis, such as solving difficult mathematical problems, breaking down complicated concepts, planning projects, or tackling multi-step questions. The result is expected to be responses that are more accurate, structured, and thoughtful than those generated through standard interactions.
OpenAI said the feature is aimed at improving the experience for users who frequently rely on ChatGPT for learning, research, writing, coding, and decision making. Rather than producing an immediate answer, the AI is given extra time to evaluate information, consider different possibilities, and deliver a more comprehensive response when the task demands it.
The announcement comes alongside other platform improvements, including the rollout of GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model for Free and Go users. OpenAI says the updated model offers faster performance, improved factual accuracy, and clearer responses for everyday conversations while maintaining support for more advanced reasoning through the new Think feature.
For paid subscribers on the Plus and Pro plans, OpenAI is also introducing additional enhancements, including improvements to its flagship reasoning model and new controls that allow users to adjust how deeply ChatGPT thinks before responding. These additions are intended to provide greater flexibility for users handling professional, technical, or research-intensive work.
The latest rollout reflects OpenAI’s continued strategy of expanding advanced AI capabilities beyond premium subscribers. By making enhanced reasoning tools available to Free and Go users, the company is lowering the barrier to sophisticated AI assistance and reinforcing its commitment to delivering more capable, reliable, and accessible artificial intelligence for everyday use.
