NAIROBI, Kenya- OpenAI is stepping up its game with the introduction of a new feature called Canvas—a digital workspace designed to give users more room to brainstorm, code, and edit content directly within the ChatGPT platform.
Think of it as a mini workstation that provides a fresh interface for interacting with the AI, helping users manage longer texts or code more efficiently.
Described as a new way to interact with ChatGPT, Canvas is all about enhancing productivity.
Users can reorganize and edit lengthy texts, modify code, or jot down ideas in real-time—all within one space. While the feature is still in beta, it has already drawn comparisons to Anthropic’s “Artifacts,” introduced with Claude some time ago.
But there’s a key difference: OpenAI’s Canvas is currently a premium feature, rolling out globally to ChatGPT Plus and Team users.
Enterprise and Edu users will get access next week, but those on the free tier will have to wait until it exits beta. The delay might seem frustrating, but if Canvas performs as well as early demonstrations suggest, it’ll be worth the wait.
So, how does Canvas stack up? According to OpenAI’s internal testing, it’s impressive. The feature has outperformed GPT-4o by 18pc in writing and coding tasks. Moreover, in human evaluations, Canvas was ranked 30pc more accurate and 16pc better in quality compared to its predecessors.
Much like Anthropic’s approach with Claude, the goal here is to improve the overall user experience, making AI interactions more seamless and versatile.
Whether you’re editing a dense document or troubleshooting a complex line of code, Canvas adds a layer of functionality that was previously missing from the standard interface.
As more users gain access to this feature, it will be fascinating to see how Canvas performs in real-world scenarios.
Early indications suggest it could be a game-changer for professionals in writing, coding, and research. For those eager to dive in, keep an eye out for updates as OpenAI continues to roll out this tool to its wider user base.
