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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
The Washington Post has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to make its journalism accessible through ChatGPT. According to Todd Spangler’s article for Variety, the agreement will allow ChatGPT to display summaries, quotes, and links to Washington Post reporting in response to relevant search queries. The deal covers content across politics, global affairs, business, and …
ChatGPT surpassed Instagram and TikTok to become the world’s most downloaded non-game app in March 2024, according to app intelligence provider Appfigures. Sarah Perez of TechCrunch reports that the AI chatbot saw downloads increase by 28% from February, reaching 46 million new installations. This represents ChatGPT’s biggest month ever and its first time topping the …