Amazon just rolled out a generative AI feature in its mobile app that answers questions about specific products in seconds. Instead of making you scroll through hundreds of reviews, it summarizes the listing and customer feedback directly. It won't chat with you or answer random trivia, keeping the focus strictly on shopping.
Microsoft just launched Copilot Pro, a $20 monthly subscription that brings generative AI features into Office apps for everyday consumers. The tier grants priority access to OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo during peak hours and custom Copilot GPT creation. The catch: unlocking it inside Word, Excel, or PowerPoint still requires a separate Microsoft 365 subscription.
OpenAI just confirmed in an email to developers that its GPT Store will finally launch next week after being delayed by November's leadership chaos. The platform will let creators share, discover, and monetize custom bots through a usage-based revenue-sharing model. It could be the long-awaited App Store moment for AI agents.
Google looks ready to lock its smartest model behind a paywall. Newly discovered code reveals a "Bard Advanced" tier powered by Gemini Ultra, likely bundled into a paid Google One subscription. The leak also hints at custom bots and prompt-polishing tools designed to take the fight directly to ChatGPT Plus.
Apple is reportedly preparing to preview a major generative AI upgrade for Siri at WWDC. Powered by its in-house Ajax model, the revamped assistant is expected to handle natural conversations, sync context across devices, and connect to third-party services via APIs, with select capabilities potentially tied to paid subscriptions.
Microsoft just unveiled a dedicated Copilot key for Windows 11 keyboards, marking the first major layout tweak in nearly 30 years. Tapping the button instantly launches Windows Copilot, putting everyday AI assistance right next to the spacebar. The new key starts rolling out this month across partner laptops and upcoming Surface devices.
3D printing network Jellypipe just rebuilt its platform around a new GPT-4 assistant to help customers configure print jobs. Powered by an internal database, the bot suggests the right materials for specific use cases and generates dynamic price quotes. It is currently in beta and set to roll out to customers later this month.
GitHub just made Copilot Chat generally available for both Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio users. Powered by GPT-4, the conversational assistant lets developers explain code, spot vulnerabilities, and generate unit tests directly in the IDE—all included in existing Copilot plans at no extra charge.
Microsoft just quietly rolled out a dedicated Copilot app on Android via the Google Play Store, dropping the need to go through the Bing mobile app. It delivers a standalone ChatGPT-like interface with DALL-E 3 image generation and free access to OpenAI's GPT-4, which normally requires a paid subscription. An iOS version has yet to arrive.
OpenAI just rolled out a chat archive feature for ChatGPT. Users can now tidy up their sidebar without permanently deleting chats, and view archived conversations anytime in Settings. It's currently live on web and iOS, with Android rolling out soon.
Google just announced plans to restrict election-related queries on its generative AI tools, including Bard and SGE, rolling out early next year. The company is also requiring YouTube creators and political campaigns to clearly disclose AI-altered content. Why it matters: Facing a massive global election year, Google would rather pull its AI off the field than risk bot hallucinations swaying voters.
Microsoft just partnered with AI music startup Suno to bring text-to-song generation directly into Copilot. Anyone can now describe a musical style or enter lyrics in chat to spin up a full track with vocals and instrumentation—no music theory required. Why it matters: It bakes generative audio into everyday browsing, turning casual text prompts into instant pop songs.
ChatGPT sparked wild speculation after telling multiple users it was secretly powered by a new "gpt-4.5-turbo" model. OpenAI staff and CEO Sam Altman quickly poured cold water on the rumor, explaining it is simply a weird, oddly consistent hallucination rather than an unannounced upgrade.
H&R Block just launched AI Tax Assist, a conversational helper built on OpenAI and Microsoft models to walk DIY filers through deductions and complex tax rules. It only pulls from H&R Block's vetted tax library rather than the open web, and while paid tiers start at $35, users can still escalate tricky questions to a live human expert.
Meta just began rolling out multimodal generative AI features to its second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses in an early-access beta. Users can say "Hey, Meta, look" to trigger the on-board camera and get voice answers about what they are looking at. Why it matters: It brings voice-activated computer vision right to everyday eyewear, though it currently requires a photo snap and still experiences occasional hallucinations.
ChatGPT Plus subscriptions just reopened after being halted due to heavy compute demand. @sama confirmed that more GPUs have finally been secured, allowing waitlisted users to upgrade to the premium service once again.
Google just launched the Gemini Pro and Gemini Pro Vision APIs for developers and enterprise customers. The models feature a 32K context window, function calling, and support across 38 languages. Devs can experiment for free via Google AI Studio with up to 60 requests per minute before paid tiers arrive next year.
OpenAI just inked a global partnership with publishing giant Axel Springer. The deal brings news summaries from outlets like Politico, Business Insider, Bild, and Welt directly into ChatGPT queries, complete with source attribution and access to paywalled stories, while giving OpenAI rights to use the content for model training.
Anthropic just launched Claude for Sheets, an official add-on that lets you run Claude directly inside spreadsheet cells using formulas like =CLAUDE(). It allows developers and data analysts to batch-process text, test prompts, and tweak model parameters directly in their rows, though you will need an Anthropic API key to plug it in.
Researchers just found statistical evidence suggesting GPT-4 gets lazier when it thinks it's December. Running identical code completion prompts with system dates set to May versus December showed significantly shorter outputs in December (mean length 4086 vs 4298, p < 2.28e-07). It turns out frontier LLMs might have literally learned human holiday procrastination.
