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Suno has launched version 5.5 of its AI music model, shifting focus from pure fidelity improvements to user‑driven customization. The update introduces three new tools—Voices, My Taste, and Custom Models—that let creators train the system on their own vocal timbre, learn individual genre preferences, and tailor the model to specific music catalogs. While My Taste is available to all users, Voices and Custom Models are limited to Pro and Premier subscribers. The rollout promises a more personal and controllable AI‑generated music experience. Read more

Google is rolling out the Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to free users in the United States, following an initial release for paid subscribers. The update lets the AI chatbot draw on information from a user's Google apps, such as Workspace and Photos, to generate tailored responses. Users can enable the feature in AI Mode by linking their accounts, and Google plans to extend the rollout internationally. Personalization remains optional, is disabled by default, and is limited to personal accounts, not business or education users. Read more

Nyne, a startup founded by father-son duo Michael and Emad Fanous, aims to give AI agents a deeper understanding of people by analyzing public digital footprints across social platforms and apps. The company announced a $5.3 million seed round led by Wischoff Ventures and South Park Commons, with participation from angel investors including Gil Elbaz. Nyne’s technology triangulates data from sources such as Instagram, Facebook, X, SoundCloud, and Strava to create a comprehensive profile that AI agents can use for more personalized actions. The founders emphasize the partnership’s synergy and the market’s appetite for richer consumer data. Read more

Meta is piloting a shopping research tool inside its Meta AI chatbot for a limited group of U.S. users accessing the service through a web browser. The feature presents a carousel of product images, brand names, prices and merchant links when users ask for recommendations, and tailors suggestions using location data and inferred gender. The move puts Meta in direct competition with other AI chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, which are also integrating shopping capabilities and checkout options. Meta has not disclosed whether it earns commissions from the merchant links or gives priority to its own advertisers. Read more

ChatGPT now offers several selectable personalities that change its tone and style without altering its core capabilities. Users can switch among options such as professional, friendly, candid, quirky, efficient, nerdy and cynical, all available on the free plan. The settings are accessed through the Personalization menu, where users can also add custom instructions, preferred nicknames, occupations, and formatting preferences. These tweaks influence how answers are framed, affecting the user’s perception of the information. Insider tips from OpenAI suggest matching personality to the query’s intent, such as using a professional tone for work‑related topics and a more direct style for sensitive subjects. Read more

Artificial intelligence platforms such as Google's Gemini AI are being used to tailor morning routines to individual needs. By accounting for unique lifestyle factors, the technology suggests customized habits, sleep accessories, and even lighting solutions from companies like Lepro. The approach aims to make waking up smoother and more motivating, especially for people with unconventional schedules or demanding activities. Read more

A new online trend lets users request AI chatbots to create caricature illustrations that reflect both their appearance and personal details. By combining a selfie with a prompt, the model draws on prior conversation history and supplied information to add elements such as job cues, hobbies, pets and other quirks. The result is a whimsical, hand‑drawn style portrait that showcases how AI blends visual and textual data to produce personalized artwork. Read more

Google has rolled out a new personalization feature for its Gemini AI, allowing the model to draw on data from connected Google apps such as Calendar, Photos, and Gmail. The capability, currently in beta for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, lets Gemini provide answers that reflect a user’s personal context, from travel preferences to specific product recommendations. Users control which apps are linked, and the system does not use the full content of those apps to train its models, adhering to existing privacy policies. The update aims to make Gemini’s responses more useful and individually tailored. Read more

OpenAI has expanded the personalization options for its ChatGPT AI chatbot, allowing users to adjust the model's tone with new Warm, Enthusiastic, Header & Lists, and Emoji settings. The changes follow user complaints about the tone of the recent GPT‑5.2 release. In a post on X, OpenAI explained that each option can be set to more, less, or default, giving users granular control over how conversational and friendly the assistant feels. The new controls build on earlier style options such as Professional, Candid, and Quirky that were introduced with GPT‑5.1. Read more

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. Read more

Instagram is rolling out a new tool called “Your Algorithm” that shows users a snapshot of their recent interests and lets them adjust what appears in their Reels feed. The feature, first available in the United States, lists topics generated by AI based on recent activity and provides sliders for users to request more or less of each subject. By exposing the algorithm’s logic and granting direct control, Instagram aims to deepen personalization and keep younger audiences engaged as it competes with TikTok. The move is part of a broader push by Meta to increase transparency and user choice across its platforms. Read more

This guide outlines ten practical ways to get more out of ChatGPT, from creating a free account for added features to customizing the AI’s personality. It explains how to enable memory, use temporary chats, organize work with Projects, and retrieve past image generations. The article also highlights advanced options such as connecting Gmail and Google Calendar, accessing the Sora video tool, and upgrading to a Plus plan for higher limits. Together, these tips transform ChatGPT from a casual convenience into a powerful personal assistant. Read more

Several ChatGPT users have posted on Reddit that their saved memories have disappeared from the platform. The issue appears across different account types and devices, and OpenAI has not confirmed a widespread problem on its status page. Users are sharing troubleshooting steps, including logging out and backing up memory data manually. While the cause remains unclear, the community recommends creating local copies of stored memories and re‑entering them if they vanish. Read more

At OpenAI’s recent developer event, CEO Sam Altman clarified that the company has no immediate plans to embed advertisements in the newly launched ChatGPT Pulse, a personalized daily briefing tool. While Altman highlighted the feature’s ability to learn from user data and generate tailored content, he also noted that OpenAI approaches any potential ad integration with caution. Pulse, initially intended for all users, is currently available to Pro subscribers due to its compute‑intensive nature. Read more

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that delivers a curated set of visual cards each morning based on a user’s calendar, chat history, and other personal data. Currently limited to Pro subscribers, Pulse aims to move ChatGPT from a reactive assistant to a proactive one, offering suggestions for daily activities, meals, workouts, and more. The rollout reflects OpenAI’s broader focus on AI agents that can act on behalf of users, while also emphasizing safety controls and user‑controlled data sharing. Read more

Apple introduced Genmoji, an on‑device emoji generator that works with iPhones equipped with Apple Intelligence. Users can type a description in Messages, receive a set of generated emojis, and add their favorite to the keyboard as an emoji, tapback, or sticker. The feature initially launched on newer iPhone models and is also being tested in the beta version of the next iOS release, where users can combine existing emojis to craft new ones. Genmoji expands personalization options for messaging without waiting for Unicode updates. Read more