ChatGPT enables animated GIF creation
OpenAI is bringing animated GIF creation to ChatGPT with its new Images 2.6 model. Users can create animations from text prompts or uploaded photos and specify which elements should move.
Claude offers new personal financial analysis
Anthropic has introduced Personal Finance, a feature that allows Claude to analyze spending based on connected bank and credit card accounts. Accounts are linked through Plaid.
Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps
Google has launched its Connected Apps Platform, allowing businesses and developers to integrate their apps into Google Search and Gemini. This gives users direct access to third-party services without having to open the individual apps.
ChatGPT aims to make browsing smarter in Chrome
OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT Chrome extension, bringing AI assistance directly into Google’s browser. The new sidebar lets users analyze multiple open tabs and compare articles without having to switch between windows.
ChatGPT is becoming more visual
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT with a new feature called Intelligent UI, introduced alongside the GPT-6 model. The new interface integrates interactive visual elements, such as charts, graphs, illustrations, and buttons, directly into conversations.
AI is creating new jobs in the UK
A recent global HP survey of nearly 20,000 office workers suggests that AI is having a positive impact on the UK job market. According to the report, 46% of employees said AI has had a positive effect on their lives.
Meta Muse expands AI for Small Businesses
Meta has expanded its Muse AI agent to help smaller businesses automate everyday tasks. The new version can connect to widely used business software such as Shopify, Canva, Slack, Dropbox, and Zoom, as well as Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5.5
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 offers lower pricing, faster results, and strong performance for coding and other demanding professional tasks. Input tokens cost $4 per million, while output tokens cost $20.
ChatGPT and Copilot show different strengths
A recent test of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot in Word highlights clear differences in how the two AI assistants handle tasks. Copilot performed particularly well when users knew exactly what they wanted to change.
OpenAI launches “Financial ChatGPT”
OpenAI has launched “ChatGPT for Financial Services,” a version of its enterprise platform offering market data, citations, and document tools for banking, research, and compliance teams worldwide.