OpenAI launches Data agent in ChatGPT Work to query company data in plain language

Now everyone can put data to work

OpenAI added a Data agent to ChatGPT Work that connects to company databases so employees can ask business questions in plain language—no SQL or report requests needed. It supports Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, MongoDB, and others, plus files from Google Drive and SharePoint. Results can become interactive dashboards and be pushed to Power BI, Tableau, Sigma, and similar BI tools. Permissions follow the connected account's existing access controls. The post does not disclose pricing or a specific launch date.

Why it matters: OpenAI added a Data agent to ChatGPT Work that connects directly to company databases, letting employees query and visualize data in natural language. It's a practical feature but more of a catch-up move than a paradigm shift, and with only the official announcement and no thi...