Google Gemini
- Gemini Advance has a ‘Saved Info’ feature, just like ChatGPT Memory, to remember certain details about you for more personalized interactions. (See examples here.)
- Google is accelerating the AI agent market with the launch of AI Agent Space, a new category in Google Cloud Marketplace where businesses can easily find and deploy partner-built AI agents.
ChatGPT
- Advanced Voice Mode is now also available on the web version.
- ChatGPT is moving closer to launching its "Live Camera" feature with Advanced Voice Mode, as hinted in the latest beta build. This long-anticipated update will let the AI interpret objects during video calls, unlocking new possibilities for accessibility and real-time interaction. (See demos from OpenAI and an early tester.)
- ChatGPT-4o has received a "creative writing" boost (for Plus subscribers or API) for more natural writing, enhanced thoroughness when working with files, and improved readability in outputs. Did you spot the differences in quality? (Read more and see a creative test case here)
Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft introduced Copilot Actions at Ignite, now in private preview, to automate routine tasks like summarizing Teams meetings and preparing weekly reports.
- Updates also include new SharePoint AI agents that provide real-time insights, summaries, and custom workflows based on specific projects, files, or sites (Check it out here). More agents for streamlining meeting management, automating project workflows, and simplifying employee support are coming soon (Read details here).
- OpenAI vs. Google LLM competition escalated last week as Google quickly released Gemini-Exp-1121 with significant upgrades in coding, reasoning, and visual capabilities, just a week after the top-ranked Gemini-Exp-1114. The new model, once again, beats OpenAI's latest upgraded ChatGPT-4o in Chatbot Arena rankings. (Try it in Google AI Studio)
Claude
- Claude now lets Pro and Work users upload Google Docs directly into chats, making it easier to analyze, summarize, and ask questions about your documents. (Tutorial here)
