Google is introducing Video Overviews to NotebookLM, its AI note-taking assistant, which use narrated slides with visuals to clarify complex topics. Users can customize these overviews by topic, learning goals, and audience. The Studio panel now allows multiple outputs of the same type per notebook, like Audio and Video Overviews, Mind Maps, and Reports, enhancing collaboration and learning. Updates roll out in English first.
Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.
OpenAI introduces study mode in ChatGPT, a learning tool offering step-by-step guidance rather than quick answers. Designed with educators, it uses interactive prompts, scaffolded responses, personalized support, and quizzes to promote deeper understanding. Targeted at college students, it helps with homework and exam prep by encouraging active learning and critical thinking. Future plans include enhanced visuals, goal tracking, and deeper personalization.
Microsoft Edge introduces Copilot Mode, an AI-powered browsing feature that anticipates user needs, integrates chat, search, and navigation in one input, and manages multiple tabs for better context. It supports voice commands and will soon perform advanced tasks like booking reservations. Copilot prioritizes privacy, requiring user permission to access data, and is available free for a limited time on Windows and Mac. Users can opt in or out anytime.
ChatGPT relies on Google SERP snippets for answers when Bing lacks indexed pages. A test showed ChatGPT provided answers only after Google indexed the page, even if Bing hadn't. ChatGPT confirmed it fetched snippets from publicly indexed pages via web search. The snippets matched Google's SERP results, highlighting Google's advanced indexing and Gemini's ability to fetch pages directly for accurate answers.
Google Shopping has introduced new AI features, including a virtual try-on tool that lets users upload a photo to see how clothes fit. This feature is available in the U.S. Users can also set price alerts for specific sizes and colors, receiving notifications when items fall within their budget. Additionally, starting this fall, AI will assist in finding outfit and room design inspiration by generating visual options and product listings based on user queries.
ChatGPT agent combines web interaction and deep research to autonomously perform complex tasks like scheduling, data analysis, and content creation using multiple tools. It adapts its approach for efficiency, lets users control or interrupt tasks, and shows strong benchmark performance. Available to Pro, Plus, and Team users, it includes privacy and security safeguards and will receive ongoing improvements.
Google is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search in AI Mode for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, enhancing Search with advanced reasoning, math, coding, and deep research capabilities. Deep Search compiles comprehensive, cited reports quickly, useful for work or major decisions. A new AI-powered calling feature helps users get pricing and availability from local businesses. These features start in the U.S. and will expand globally.
More people in the U.S. are using ChatGPT as a search engine, with 77% having used it and 24% preferring it over Google, especially Gen Z. Users value ChatGPT for quick summaries, fewer clicks, and personalized results. About 36% discovered new products via ChatGPT. Nearly half of marketers use it for promotion, with 76% aiming for AI visibility in 2025. AI tools are reshaping how we find information and market brands.
OpenAI plans to release an AI-powered web browser soon to compete with Google Chrome. Similar to Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia, it aims to use AI to change how users browse, keeping some interactions within ChatGPT instead of linking to websites. The browser may feature Operator, OpenAI’s web-browsing AI agent, to offer new user experiences and direct access to user data.
