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OpenAI announced a new $100‑per‑month Pro subscription that sits between its existing Plus plan and a $200 Pro tier, offering unlimited access to GPT‑5.4, a higher‑capacity Codex mode and up to ten‑times the usage limits of Plus. At the same time, the company introduced an unseen fallback model, ChatGPT‑5.3 Instant Mini, which automatically takes over when users hit rate limits on the standard ChatGPT‑5.3 Instant service. The changes reshape how casual, Plus and Pro subscribers experience the AI chat tool. Ler mais

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. Ler mais

Anthropic announced that its Claude AI can now control a MacOS computer, allowing it to perform tasks such as opening files, scrolling, clicking, and using apps like Google Calendar or Slack. The capability is limited to Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers, requires permission before each action, and includes safety safeguards to block prompt injections and other vulnerabilities. Users are advised not to use the feature with apps that handle sensitive data. The new function works with Anthropic's Dispatch service, enabling task delegation from a phone and supporting morning briefings or test runs. Ler mais

Anthropic has expanded its Claude in PowerPoint add‑in from a research preview limited to Max, Team and Enterprise users to include Pro subscribers. The update adds connector support, letting the AI pull data from linked apps and services, and introduces a limited‑time promotion that doubles usage limits for all paid plans until March 19. The extension enables users to generate, edit, and reformat slides using natural language, turning bullet points into native charts and diagrams while preserving the presentation’s layout and theme. Ler mais

Anthropic has opened its Claude Cowork AI assistant to anyone with a $20‑per‑month Pro subscription, moving the feature beyond its original exclusive Max tier. The Mac‑only tool lets users prompt Claude to handle simple computer tasks such as creating documents, organizing folders, and interacting with other apps via connectors and a Chrome plugin. While Pro users may reach usage limits sooner than Max subscribers, Anthropic added fixes based on early feedback, including session renaming, better file previews, more reliable connectors, and confirmation prompts before file deletions. The rollout signals Anthropic’s push to broaden AI agent capabilities beyond coding. Ler mais

ChatGPT has rolled out a memory upgrade that lets Plus and Pro subscribers retrieve conversations from a year ago. The new feature makes past chats searchable and permanent, allowing users to ask the assistant to recall specific details such as recipes or analysis topics. A “Sources” button provides direct links to the original exchanges, turning older interactions into a useful reference rather than disposable messages. The upgrade is available globally without requiring a separate update, and users report that the system can accurately summarize year‑old queries. Ler mais

OpenAI quietly began testing app suggestions that resemble advertisements within ChatGPT for users paying the $200 per month Pro tier. The suggestions, such as a fitness‑class recommendation from Peloton, appeared unrelated to the conversation and triggered immediate negative reactions on social media and Reddit. Users expressed frustration, with some threatening to cancel their subscriptions. The rollout follows earlier leaks that hinted at an ad feature in the Android app, but the current implementation has raised concerns about the experience for paying customers. Ler mais

OpenAI's AI‑video app Sora has seen a surge in popularity on Android, with the first‑day download count far exceeding its iOS launch. The rapid adoption follows the removal of invite‑code restrictions and an expansion to more countries. Alongside the download spike, OpenAI is adding new creation tools such as expanded cameo options, basic video editing, and storyboarding for Pro users, while also updating its payment structure to offer on‑demand video generations. These moves signal OpenAI's push to broaden Sora's appeal beyond casual creators toward professional users. Ler mais

OpenAI has released an Android version of its AI video app Sora, allowing Android users to generate videos without a web browser. The update brings new creation tools such as expanded cameo options, basic video stitching, and a storyboarding feature for Pro users. Social enhancements include community channels. Payment changes let users purchase extra video generations for a fee, and a Pro subscription now ties Sora access to ChatGPT Pro. The rollout follows recent enhancements like longer video limits and a new payment structure, positioning Sora for broader creator adoption. Ler mais

OpenAI disclosed a series of forthcoming enhancements for its Sora AI video platform. The updates will broaden the character cameo capability to include pets, toys and generated figures, add basic video‑stitching tools, experiment with community‑focused feeds, and bring an Android version to users. Existing features such as longer video limits, storyboarding for Pro accounts and integration with ChatGPT remain in place. The rollout aims to move Sora beyond short, casual clips toward tools useful for professional creators while maintaining its social focus. Ler mais

Perplexity, the AI-powered answer engine, is releasing a new app for Samsung televisions. The app will be preinstalled on all 2025 Samsung models and will later arrive on 2023 and 2024 devices via a software update. Users receive a complimentary 12‑month Perplexity Pro subscription, granting access to advanced language models and research tools. The interface supports voice, on‑screen, and external keyboards, and delivers answers in TV‑optimized cards. Executives from both companies highlighted the partnership as a step toward more intelligent, integrated home entertainment experiences. Ler mais

Anthropic has introduced a web version of its Claude Code AI coding assistant, featuring a new sandbox that limits file system and network permissions to specific folders and servers. The network isolation works through a Unix domain socket linked to an external proxy that enforces domain restrictions and asks users for confirmation on new requests. Users can customize proxy rules, allowing the agent to fetch npm packages from approved sources without unrestricted internet access. While the changes reduce approval steps and improve security against prompt injection, Anthropic notes that developers must still prioritize code review to catch potential mistakes. Ler mais

OpenAI announced new features for its AI‑generated video app Sora, adding a web‑based storyboarding tool for Pro users and extending video length limits. Free users can now create videos up to 15 seconds, while Pro users on the web can generate clips up to 25 seconds. The updates aim to attract more professional creators and align Sora with industry practices such as storyboarding, while maintaining its integration with ChatGPT accounts. Ler mais

OpenAI announced two major updates to its AI video generation tool Sora 2. All users can now create videos up to 15 seconds, while Pro subscribers can generate clips up to 25 seconds and gain access to a new Storyboard tool that lets them combine multiple scenes. The upgrades aim to give users more creative flexibility and strengthen Sora 2’s position as a leading AI video platform. Ler mais

Silicon Valley dominated headlines this week with massive AI infrastructure deals. Nvidia announced a potential $100 billion investment in OpenAI, while OpenAI revealed plans to add five new Stargate data centers in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, promising gigawatts of fresh capacity. Oracle financed the effort by selling $18 billion in bonds. At the same time, OpenAI launched Pulse, a personalized morning briefing feature in ChatGPT that currently runs only for $200‑a‑month Pro users due to server constraints. The flurry of investments and product launches raises questions about the balance between costly data‑center expansion and new AI services. Ler mais

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. Ler mais

OpenAI has introduced a new thinking‑time toggle for the ChatGPT‑5 model that lets Plus and Pro subscribers choose how long the system spends reasoning on a response. The web‑only feature offers Standard and Extended modes for Plus users, while Pro users gain two additional options—Light for the quickest answers and Heavy for deeper reasoning. The toggle appears in the chat window when the Thinking model is selected, but it is not yet available on iOS or Android apps. OpenAI says the control will roll out to mobile in coming weeks. Ler mais