OpenAI tests ChatGPT Canvas code execution to rival Claude
OpenAI has been actively enhancing its canvas feature, particularly on the ChatGPT iOS app. The most recent update now includes editing buttons on mobile devices, a functionality that was previously exclusive to the web version. Additionally, users can now view previously created canvases on their iOS devices. However, some issues with the functionality of these buttons have raised questions about whether this update was intentionally rolled out in full or if it was a partial release.
One notable absence is the model selector for canvas mode from the mobile drop-down menu, leaving users to speculate about a potential full release on the horizon. Despite some limitations, the addition of editing buttons on the ChatGPT iOS app suggests that full canvas functionality could soon be available to mobile users.
On the web platform, a different enhancement is in progress: the ability for users to execute code directly within canvases, known as Canvas code execution. Initially, this feature will support JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, with the current functionality enabling the rendering of React components. For example, users can now create a basic React contact form within a canvas, making it fully operational.
Although the play button for executing code may be currently inactive or hidden, indicating that this capability is still in the early stages of development and undergoing refinements, OpenAI's track record of rapid iteration suggests that these features could be available sooner than expected.
While a full release may not be imminent this week, the continuous improvements by OpenAI indicate that the arrival of these features could be sooner rather than later.
Source: testingcatalog.com
