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OpenAI has launched two new lightweight models, GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, described as its most capable small models yet. The models are accessible to free and Go-tier ChatGPT users through a new “Thinking” option rather than a direct model selector. In testing, the Thinking models produced more detailed, multi‑step answers than the standard ChatGPT response, offering clearer reasoning for travel planning and online‑income strategies. While slightly less deep than the full‑size GPT-5.4 Thinking model available to Plus users, the mini and nano versions are faster and provide a notable upgrade for free users. Lire la suite

OpenAI has expanded its GPT-5.4 family with two new variants—GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano. The mini model is now accessible to Free and Go ChatGPT users via the "Thinking" menu and serves as a fallback for paid users who hit rate limits. It delivers reasoning, multimodal understanding, and tool‑use capabilities that approach the full GPT-5.4 while running more than twice as fast. The nano model is targeted at data‑classification and extraction tasks, offered exclusively through the API at a cost‑effective price of $0.20 per million input tokens. Lire la suite

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. Lire la suite

Anthropic's Claude chatbot is expanding its free offering by adding the AI memory feature that was previously limited to paid plans. The update lets users reference past conversations for more context‑aware responses and even import chat histories from other AI services. The move comes as Claude enjoys a surge in popularity, topping US app charts and ranking among the top‑10 productivity apps in many countries. Additional free‑tier enhancements include app connectors, file creation, workflow skills, longer chats, and image search, positioning Claude as a stronger competitor in the AI chatbot market. Lire la suite

Anthropic has upgraded its Claude AI chatbot by making its most powerful tools—file creation, Connectors, and customizable Skills—available to anyone on the free tier. The enhancements also include longer conversation capacity, improved voice and image search, and richer interactive displays. By removing previous barriers, the company positions Claude as a utility for everyday productivity, allowing users to generate documents, interact directly with calendars and email, and tailor the assistant’s behavior without a paid subscription. Lire la suite

Anthropic has broadened the free version of its Claude AI chatbot, adding file‑creation tools, select Google Workspace connectors, custom Skills, longer conversation limits, and enhanced image and voice search. The move comes as OpenAI introduced advertisements to its free and low‑cost ChatGPT plans, prompting Anthropic to highlight its ad‑free experience with a Super Bowl ad campaign. The added capabilities aim to make Claude more competitive for users weighing whether to stay with the free tier or upgrade to paid AI services. Lire la suite

Anthropic announced a significant upgrade to the free tier of its Claude chatbot, adding file creation tools, third‑party connectors, and custom skills. The enhancements let free users generate and edit Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint decks, Word documents, and PDFs, and link the assistant to services such as Canva, Slack, Notion, Zapier, and PayPal. Additional improvements include longer conversation windows, interactive responses, and better voice and image search. Anthropic framed the rollout as a direct response to OpenAI’s plan to introduce ads for free ChatGPT users, emphasizing that Claude will remain ad‑free. Lire la suite

OpenAI is piloting advertisements within the free version of ChatGPT for logged‑in adult users in the United States. The ads appear as clearly labeled sponsored placements and do not affect the model's responses. Paid tiers such as Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education remain ad‑free. Users can choose to stay on the free tier with ads, upgrade to a paid plan, or opt out of ads while accepting reduced daily message limits. Lire la suite

OpenAI has begun testing advertisements for logged‑in ChatGPT users in the United States who are on the Free or Go tiers. The company says ads will not affect answer quality and that user conversations remain private from advertisers. However, many users have expressed dissatisfaction, citing concerns about the intrusion of ads, the handling of sensitive topics, and the fact that Go subscribers still see ads despite paying $8 a month. The move reflects OpenAI’s search for new revenue streams as it struggles to turn a profit, but it has already drawn sharp criticism on platforms like Reddit. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced that it is rolling back the automated model router for users on its Free and $5‑a‑month Go tiers. The change returns these users to the default GPT‑5.2 Instant model, while still allowing manual selection of advanced reasoning models. The decision follows user feedback indicating a preference for the simpler default chat flow, and comes amid heightened competition from rivals such as Google Gemini and ongoing safety enhancements. Paid subscribers will continue to have access to the model router. Lire la suite

OpenAI offers three main subscription tiers for ChatGPT: a free tier, ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro. The free tier provides limited access to the latest model and restricts features such as image generation and video creation. ChatGPT Plus, priced at $20 per month, expands usage limits, grants access to legacy models, the Sora video generator (720p, 10‑second clips with a watermark), and the AI Agent tool. ChatGPT Pro, costing $200 per month, unlocks the most advanced GPT‑5 Pro model, higher‑resolution video creation (1080p, longer clips without watermarks), and broader feature access. Users must weigh their needs against the cost and capabilities of each plan. Lire la suite

Suno has replaced its free‑tier v3.5 model with the new v4.5‑All, delivering quicker generation, richer sound, and more expressive vocals. The upgraded model brings professional‑level song creation to anyone without a subscription, handling tone shifts and prompts more effectively while still being optimized for efficiency. The move arrives amid growing competition in the AI music space, where many platforms keep their most advanced tools behind paywalls. Suno’s decision to elevate its free offering could pressure rivals to broaden access, even as the industry faces scrutiny over AI‑generated content. Lire la suite

Anthropic has introduced Claude Haiku 4.5, a new AI model that prioritizes speed and cost efficiency while delivering performance close to its larger sibling, Claude Sonnet. Marketed as a sub‑agent that can handle small, targeted tasks under the direction of larger models, Haiku 4.5 becomes the default option for all Claude free‑tier users. The model promises double the latency speed of previous small models, lower sycophancy, and tighter integration with Anthropic’s tool ecosystem, offering a faster, cheaper entry point for developers and everyday users alike. Lire la suite

As the third anniversary of ChatGPT approaches, the AI chatbot has become a staple for millions of users. With roughly 700 million weekly users, it is widely used for information retrieval, writing assistance, coding, and language translation. The guide explains how to access ChatGPT via web or mobile apps, create an account, choose between free and premium tiers, and leverage basic features such as voice input and file uploads. It also offers practical tips for effective prompting, balancing AI assistance with critical thinking, and using the tool for both personal and professional tasks. Lire la suite

Spotify has expanded its free tier, allowing ad‑supported listeners to select and play any individual song on demand. Previously limited to shuffle‑only playback, the new feature lets free users search for a specific track, tap it in an album or playlist, or follow a shared link to hear it right away. All other free‑tier restrictions remain in place, including advertisements and a limited number of skips per hour. The change is being rolled out globally today, giving non‑paying listeners a more flexible listening experience without altering the core revenue model. Lire la suite

Anthropic has introduced a free incognito mode for its Claude chatbot, allowing users on any subscription tier—including the free level—to conduct private, unsaved conversations. When activated, chats disappear from history and are not retained in the AI’s long-term memory, with only a temporary 30‑day safety retention. The feature complements Claude’s newer memory system, which remains limited to Team and Enterprise plans and enables the bot to recall context across sessions. By separating privacy and memory, Anthropic aims to give users clear control over what the AI remembers, positioning Claude against rivals like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Lire la suite