OpenAI’s ChatGPT desktop app for macOS can now read code in developer-focused apps like VS Code, Xcode, TextEdit, Terminal, and iTerm2. This feature, available for ChatGPT Plus and Team users, allows automatic context sharing of code without copy-pasting. Users can enable or disable this through macOS Accessibility API or app-specific extensions. Content from these interactions may be used to improve model performance.
OpenAI integrates real-time web search into ChatGPT, offering live news, sports scores, stock prices, and weather updates with source attribution. Powered by a fine-tuned GPT-4o, it combines third-party search capabilities with content from partners. The feature is available for ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers, with a broader rollout planned. Users can verify information through a “Sources” sidebar containing reference links.
ChatGPT has expanded its Advanced Voice feature to macOS and Windows desktop apps. The feature is now available on the latest versions of macOS and Windows apps, as well as iOS and Android apps (version 1.2024.261 or later). Free users have monthly preview access on mobile apps (version 1.2024.268 or later). The platform offers two voice interaction tiers: Advanced Voice for Plus and Team users with daily limits, and Standard Voice for all users.
Microsoft and OpenAI are offering $10 million to select media outlets to experiment with AI tools. The Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship program will support Chicago Public Media, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Seattle Times with grants and enterprise credits. These organizations will hire AI fellows to improve business sustainability and develop AI technologies.
OpenAI has introduced a Windows desktop application for ChatGPT, enhancing accessibility for users. Early access is available for ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users. A quick access shortcut (Alt + Space) is included. The full experience will be available to all users later this year. This app aims to streamline workflow integration and boost productivity, with further refinements expected before the broader release.
OpenAI introduces Canvas, a new interface for ChatGPT to enhance writing and coding projects. Canvas allows for collaborative editing and refining of ideas, providing inline feedback and suggestions. Initially available to ChatGPT Plus and Team users, it will soon be accessible to Enterprise, Edu, and Free users. Canvas offers shortcuts for writing and coding tasks, such as adjusting length, adding comments, and debugging.
OpenAI is rolling out its Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to a wider audience of ChatGPT users, marking a significant upgrade in AI-human interaction. Initially available to ChatGPT Plus and Teams users, Enterprise and Edu customers will gain access next week. AVM now features a blue animated sphere, five new voice options, improved accent capabilities, and multilingual support. The rollout aims to enhance user experience and gather feedback.
OpenAI has launched OpenAI Academy to foster AI innovation and economic growth, initially targeting low- and middle-income countries. It aims to make AI accessible globally, support developers and organizations, and offers resources like training, API credits, community building, and contests. Inspired by past projects, it promotes multilingual AI development and democratizes AI technology.
OpenAI unveils o1, a new AI model series designed to spend more time thinking before responding, enhancing reasoning in complex tasks across science, coding, and math. The first model, available in ChatGPT and API, shows significant improvements, outperforming previous models in benchmarks. A smaller, cost-effective o1-mini model is also introduced. Enhanced safety measures and collaborations with AI Safety Institutes are in place.