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OpenAI has quietly revamped the ChatGPT interface for Plus, Pro and Business users, placing the model selector—Instant, Thinking and Configure—directly beside the prompt box. The change makes it easier for subscribers to pick the right version of GPT for their tasks, with Instant delivering speed, Thinking offering deeper reasoning, and a hidden Pro tier unlocking the most powerful GPT‑5.5 engine. A new auto‑select switch and an extended thinking mode also appear in the Configure menu, giving users finer control over performance and resource usage. Weiterlesen

Google rolled out two productivity upgrades for its AI‑powered research tool NotebookLM. The notebook now automatically tags and groups sources once a user adds five or more items, cutting the time spent sorting material. A new sharing workflow lets users paste an entire list of email addresses, letting teams collaborate without entering each address individually. Both features are live for all NotebookLM users and are part of a broader push to integrate the tool with Gemini and make notebook projects free for anyone using the Gemini web platform. Weiterlesen

OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.0 today, a new image‑generation system that adds reasoning steps before creating visuals. The upgrade handles complex prompts, keeps concepts consistent across variations, and markedly improves text placement inside images—an area where earlier models struggled. The feature is available to all ChatGPT and Codex users, with advanced capabilities unlocked for Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise plans, and the underlying model, gpt-image-2, is now offered via the API. Weiterlesen

Google announced that its Gemini Notebooks feature, previously limited to paid AI subscribers, is now available to anyone using the free version of Gemini on the web. The move lets users store conversations, files and sources in a dedicated workspace that Gemini can draw on for context. Free accounts can add up to 50 sources per notebook, while paid tiers enjoy higher limits. The feature, which syncs with Google’s NotebookLM research tool, is currently limited to the web platform, with mobile and desktop apps slated for future release. Weiterlesen

Google has expanded its Gemini AI chat tool with a new feature that creates interactive visualizations instead of static images. Users can ask Gemini to "show me" or "help me visualize" a topic, then click a button to launch a dynamic simulation with sliders and adjustable views. The capability, demonstrated with a moon‑orbit model and a car‑engine animation, is now available worldwide for Pro‑model users, though it remains excluded from Education and Workspace accounts. Anthropic recently introduced a similar function for Claude, but Gemini currently lacks a save option for the visuals. Weiterlesen

Google has embedded its NotebookLM feature directly into Gemini, allowing subscribers to pull saved notebooks into conversations without leaving the app. The update, rolling out today for web users on the Ultra, Pro and Plus plans, lets users upload up to 100 sources for free, organize chats into collections and treat past interactions as reusable context. Mobile support and broader availability are slated for later, while free‑tier users remain excluded for now. Weiterlesen

Apple’s latest iOS update brings ChatGPT to CarPlay, letting drivers interact with OpenAI’s chatbot through voice‑only conversations. The integration works with iOS 26.4 or newer and the most recent ChatGPT app, offering mute and end‑call buttons, a list of recent chats, and a tap‑to‑activate interface. While text responses are omitted to meet Apple’s developer guidelines, the new feature expands in‑car AI capabilities without requiring a wake word. Weiterlesen

OpenAI is rolling out two new features for ChatGPT that make handling uploaded files easier. A Recent files option appears in the attachment menu, letting users quickly reuse the most recent documents. A new Library tab in the web sidebar serves as a central hub for all uploaded and generated files, offering browsing, search, and one‑click attachment to new chats. The updates target Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers and are expected to reach additional regions soon, signaling OpenAI’s push to turn ChatGPT into a more robust productivity tool. Weiterlesen

Apple is reportedly testing a standalone Siri app, a refreshed interface and an "Ask Siri" button that would make the voice assistant more visible across its devices. The changes, aimed at turning Siri into a full‑featured AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT, are expected to debut with iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 after a preview at WWDC 2024. Apple has not confirmed the details, but the reported overhaul could mark the company's most significant AI push for Siri since its launch more than a decade ago. Weiterlesen

ChatGPT now displays only three model options—Instant, Thinking, and Pro—while the actual AI engine is chosen automatically based on prompt complexity and other factors. The older model names have been removed from the main interface and are only accessible through hidden settings. This shift aims to streamline the user experience and reduce costs, but it also means users may not know which model generated a given answer, creating potential gaps between expectation and reality. Weiterlesen

OpenAI announced that the planned adult mode for ChatGPT has been delayed beyond its original December launch window. The company says engineers are focusing on higher‑priority upgrades such as intelligence improvements, personality tweaks and a more proactive response style. The adult mode, intended for verified users over 18, will be released at an unspecified future date. The delay comes as OpenAI faces criticism over a new contract with the U.S. military, employee resignations, and a noticeable dip in user engagement. Weiterlesen

Anthropic has expanded Claude's memory feature to all users, allowing the AI assistant to retain details across conversations without a subscription. The upgrade lets the model recall preferences, ongoing projects, and prior inputs, reducing the need for repeated explanations. Users can pause or delete memories at any time. The move positions Claude alongside competitors like ChatGPT and Gemini, which also offer memory and personalization, and follows recent free releases of file creation, Connectors, and customizable Skills. The enhancement has contributed to Claude’s rise in the U.S. App Store’s free charts. Weiterlesen

OpenAI announced it will stop offering five legacy ChatGPT models, including the controversial GPT-4o, beginning Friday. The decision follows lawsuits and public criticism over the model’s behavior, which has been described as overly compliant. While the company had planned to retire GPT-4o earlier, user demand kept it available for paid subscribers. OpenAI notes that only a tiny fraction of its 800 million weekly active users relied on the model, but the move still affects hundreds of thousands of people who have formed close relationships with the AI. Weiterlesen

OpenAI has upgraded the ChatGPT deep research feature with a full‑screen document viewer that lets users scroll through AI‑generated reports in a separate window. The new interface includes a table of contents on the left and a source list on the right, enabling easier navigation and source verification. Users can direct the model to focus on particular websites or connected apps, monitor research progress in real time, adjust the research scope, and add additional sources while the report is being compiled. Completed reports can be downloaded in Markdown, Word, or PDF formats. The enhancements roll out to Plus and Pro subscribers immediately, with broader availability slated for the coming days for ChatGPT Go and free users. Weiterlesen

OpenAI has confirmed that the ChatGPT-4o model will be retired, directing users to its newer version. The change has sparked concern among long‑time users who prefer the older model’s tone and reliability. In response, the company highlights new personality‑customization features, while the community shares practical workarounds, including prompt tweaks, compatibility scripts, third‑party revival sites, petitions, and migration to alternative AI services. Weiterlesen

OpenAI disclosed that it will retire several AI models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, o4-mini, and even GPT-5, with the final access date set for Friday, Feb. 13. The move sparked frustration among a dedicated user base, many of whom considered GPT-4o a favorite. OpenAI explained the decision in a blog post, emphasizing the need to focus on improving the models most people use today. The company noted that only about 0.1% of its users—roughly 800,000 out of 800 million weekly active users—regularly rely on GPT-4o, and it hopes the new GPT-5 releases will win over the community. Weiterlesen

OpenAI has added a suite of personality controls to ChatGPT, allowing users to fine‑tune the bot’s tone and style. The new "Characteristics" settings let users adjust warmth, enthusiasm, the use of headers and lists, and emoji presence with simple "more," "default," or "less" options. These controls sit alongside the existing "Base style and tone" menu, which offers presets such as Professional, Friendly, Candid, Quirky, Efficient, Nerdy, and Cynical. Accessible via the Personalization menu, the settings take effect instantly, giving users granular control over how the AI communicates. Weiterlesen

OpenAI has added new personalization controls to ChatGPT, allowing users to adjust the model's warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji usage. These options appear in the Personalization menu and can be set to More, Less, or Default. The changes complement existing style selections such as Professional, Candid, and Quirky. The update follows earlier adjustments after user feedback on tone, and it has sparked discussion among academics about the potential impact of overly affirming chatbot behavior on user experience. Weiterlesen

Anthropic announced a major upgrade to its Claude chatbot, adding an enhanced memory feature set for paying users. The new capabilities let Claude remember past conversations, learn user preferences, and compartmentalize information through a Projects feature that creates separate memory spaces. Users can edit, import, or export Claude’s stored context, and the company emphasized transparency by showing a synthesis of what the model retains. Anthropic also reported extensive safety testing to curb sycophancy and harmful outputs. The optional feature is available now for Max subscribers, with Pro access slated for the near future. Weiterlesen

Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 that expands the capabilities of its AI‑driven Settings agent, a feature reserved for Copilot+ PCs. The update adds more suggestion results when users search for settings, alerts users when a requested change cannot be applied, and surfaces recently used options on the Settings home panel. In addition, the Run command dialog now respects dark mode. These changes aim to make the AI assistant more helpful and intuitive for users, especially those less familiar with Windows configuration options. Weiterlesen