OpenAI expands ChatGPT with new business tools

OpenAI announced that its business user base has grown to 3 million paying customers, up from 2 million in February. The company also launched several new workplace features designed to compete directly with Microsoft and Google in the enterprise market. ChatGPT now includes connectors that integrate with popular cloud storage services including Google Drive, Dropbox, …

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AI summaries: Claude beats ChatGPT in test, but all candidates are far from perfect

A new study reveals significant differences in how well popular AI chatbots understand and analyze written content. Geoffrey A. Fowler from The Washington Post tested five major AI tools on their ability to comprehend literature, legal documents, scientific papers, and political speeches. The competition involved ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI Llama, and Gemini answering 115 …

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ChatGPT’s memory feature raises concerns about privacy and control

Simon Willison writes how ChatGPT’s extended memory feature, which references past conversations to provide personalized responses, is creating unexpected and unwanted results for users. He detail how the feature, launched in April 2025, builds a comprehensive dossier of user interactions that automatically influences all future conversations without clear user control. The feature, available only to …

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Notion integrates GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.7 in new AI toolkit

Notion has launched an all-in-one AI toolkit featuring OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 and Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 models directly in its workspace. According to Emilia David of VentureBeat, the productivity platform now offers AI meeting notes, enterprise search, and research capabilities without requiring users to switch between different applications. The new features allow users to chat with either …

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OpenAI brings GPT-4.1 models to ChatGPT

OpenAI has released its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT, according to an announcement posted on X. As Maxwell Zeff reports for TechCrunch, the GPT-4.1 models are particularly beneficial for software engineers using ChatGPT for coding or debugging. OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo told TechCrunch that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and instruction following …

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ChatGPT Deep Research connects to Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint

OpenAI has launched integration between ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature and Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint, allowing users to analyze their stored files directly through the AI system. According to Kevin Okemwa from Windows Central, this functionality is currently in beta and requires an active ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team subscription. The integration enables ChatGPT to access …

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ChatGPT adds PDF export for Deep Research reports

OpenAI has introduced a new PDF export feature for its Deep Research tool, allowing Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers to download comprehensive research reports with preserved formatting. According to Michael Nuñez in VentureBeat, the feature maintains tables, images, and clickable citations, making the reports easily shareable in professional settings. Enterprise and Education users will gain …

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OpenAI details training issues that led to sycophancy problem

OpenAI has published a detailed explanation about the technical issues that caused GPT-4o to become overly sycophantic in April. In a comprehensive blog post, the company revealed that an update rolled out on April 25 made the model excessively eager to please users by validating doubts, fueling anger, and reinforcing negative emotions in unintended ways. …

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OpenAI rolls back ChatGPT update after backlash over flattery and sycophancy

OpenAI has rolled back a recent update to GPT-4o, the default model powering ChatGPT, following widespread criticism that the AI had become excessively flattering and agreeable. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the issue on social media, stating that “the last couple of GPT-4o updates have made the personality too sycophant-y and annoying.” Users across various platforms …

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ChatGPT adds shopping feature to compete with Google

OpenAI has launched a new shopping feature within ChatGPT that allows users to search for products and make purchases. According to Reece Rogers from WIRED, the feature will be available to all users, whether logged in or not. When users select a product, they will be redirected to the merchant’s website to complete their purchase. …

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