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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
ChatGPT on Mac now has record mode: Here's how to use it
OpenAI recently rolled out record mode on ChatGPT Plus for Mac users. With this, the company claims that the chatbot can increase meeting productivity for working professionals. This new feature allows users to easily summarise and capture key insights from meetings and voice notes, streamlining their workflow. Earlier it was only available for Edu, Enterprise and Team users. However, now OpenAI has made it available for individual Mac users with Plus subscriptions. The record mode lets users transcribe system audio, including meetings and voice notes that can be later summarised as notes. The feature was rolled out on July 16. 'Plus users, the mic is yours. Record mode is now available to ChatGPT Plus users globally in the macOS desktop app,' the company said on its official X (formerly Twitter) account. This feature introduces a small round button within the ChatGPT macOS app. When switched on, it listens to the system's local audio, including meetings and voice memos. This does not need the system to join a call or online meeting as a participant. Later, it uploads the audio on OpenAI's server, which transcribes and structures it into text. The transcripts are arranged by ChatGPT into canvases that are kept in the chat history. The purpose of the tool is to transform passive audio input into actionable summaries. With the model processing audio locally before uploading, note-taking is made seamless. However, user discretion is recommended. The transcripts can be used as emails, project plans, or even code. To provide responses that are more contextually aware, OpenAI claims that ChatGPT can consult previous canvases and transcripts. The user can also manually make changes to the summary of key notes provided by ChatGPT. OpenAI has been rolling out its technologies in quick succession lately. Earlier this week, the company launched its powerful ChatGPT agent that can automate complex tasks. It is capable of a range of tasks, including web browsing to create presentations. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT agent is a tool that can perform any task for the user through its virtual computer.
Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Phone Arena
ChatGPT now thinks and acts, and this could be the end… of your to-do list
Receive the latest Apps news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy ChatGPT can now do work for you using its own computer. Introducing ChatGPT agent—a unified agentic system combining Operator's action-taking remote browser, deep research's web synthesis, and ChatGPT's conversational strengths. — OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 17, 2025 Would you trust an AI agent to take real-world actions for you (like booking, ordering, emailing)? Yes, bring it on! Maybe, with supervision. Only for simple stuff. No way, too risky. Yes, bring it on! 0% Maybe, with supervision. 0% Only for simple stuff. 0% No way, too risky. 0% If you're subscribed to ChatGPT Pro, Plus or Team, the Agent is already starting to roll out. Just switch to "agent mode" in the tools menu or type "/agent" to try it. Enterprise and Education users will get it later this summer, while folks in Europe and Switzerland will need to wait a bit longer – OpenAI hasn't set a rollout date there yet. Why? Well, my guess is because of the stricter laws related to AI in those regions. Speaking of which, of course, with great power comes… yeah, you guessed it: concerns. But OpenAI claims it is putting new safety systems in place to prevent abuse. For one, there's a real-time monitor that checks interactions as they happen (not sure how great that is about privacy, though). It uses a built-in classifier to flag prompts tied to sensitive areas like chemical or biological weapons. And interestingly, memory is off by default – meaning the agent won't remember past convos to avoid the risk of prompt injection hacks. OpenAI says it might bring memory back later, but only if it's safe to do so. Now, is this the future? Probably yes. Still, we'll have to wait and see how all of this plays out in the real world. As cool as it sounds, it's one thing to promise a smart agent that can handle your digital life – it's another to actually make it reliable and secure enough to use daily. Personally, I'm not totally on board with this whole "let's put AI in every corner of our lives and see what happens" vibe. But the big tech players clearly are. Google, for example, If you're subscribed to ChatGPT Pro, Plus or Team, the Agent is already starting to roll out. Just switch to "agent mode" in the tools menu or type "/agent" to try it. Enterprise and Education users will get it later this summer, while folks in Europe and Switzerland will need to wait a bit longer – OpenAI hasn't set a rollout date there yet. Why? Well, my guess is because of the stricter laws related to AI in those of which, of course, with great power comes… yeah, you guessed it: concerns. But OpenAI claims it is putting new safety systems in place to prevent one, there's a real-time monitor that checks interactions as they happen (not sure how great that is about privacy, though). It uses a built-in classifier to flag prompts tied to sensitive areas like chemical or biological interestingly, memory is off by default – meaning the agent won't remember past convos to avoid the risk of prompt injection hacks. OpenAI says it might bring memory back later, but only if it's safe to do is this the future? Probably yes. Still, we'll have to wait and see how all of this plays out in the real world. As cool as it sounds, it's one thing to promise a smart agent that can handle your digital life – it's another to actually make it reliable and secure enough to use I'm not totally on board with this whole "let's put AI in every corner of our lives and see what happens" vibe. But the big tech players clearly for example, just announced its own batch of new AI agent features baked right into Search . One lets you ask AI to call stores and get prices and availability for things like dry cleaners or pet groomers – then it reports back with the results. So now you don't even have to make a phone call. Wild times, huh? OpenAI just dropped something big again – and this time, it's not a new model. While the company puts the brakes on its next-gen open-source model , it's hitting the gas with a brand-new feature for ChatGPT: a fully-fledged AI agent that can actually do things for you, not just OpenAI is officially joining the AI agent race. If you've been hearing all the buzz around these supercharged digital helpers that can handle multi-step tasks instead of just talking back to you – this is that. And OpenAI's version is called ChatGPT new tool isn't starting from scratch. The agent brings together the brains of OpenAI's other tools, like Operator – which can browse and click around websites – and Deep Research – which can pull info from all over the internet and turn it into neatly packaged reports. But now, instead of just getting answers, you can literally get stuff done – by simply typing out what you want in plain kind of stuff, you ask? OpenAI showed examples like checking your calendar to prepare you for client meetings, ordering ingredients for a big family breakfast or building a slide deck comparing your company to with ChatGPT Connectors, it can hook into Gmail, Google Drive, GitHub, and more – pulling in info that's actually useful based on what you are don't worry, it's not just going rogue (at least it's not supposed to). You're still the one in charge. ChatGPT asks for permission before it takes action and you can stop or jump in at any time if you want to take says this all makes ChatGPT way more useful – at work and at home. In your 9-to-5, you can use it to whip up presentations from dashboards, shuffle meetings around, update spreadsheets without messing up your formatting and even organize your next team offsite. And for your personal life? Plan a trip, book a dinner party, schedule a dentist appointment – all with one prompt.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
ChatGPT Agents Are Here And OpenAI Says They Will Do All Your Work
ChatGPT agent is here from OpenAI which promises to take over your computer, handle your tasks and take your consent for doing all this. AI agents are coming in all shapes and forms and OpenAI is bringing its ChatGPT agent to the market this week. The AI chatbot is evolving fast and as the market demands the company is entering the AI agent arena with ChatGPT at the helm. 'ChatGPT can now do work for you using its own computer, handling complex tasks from start to finish," which pretty much sums up what an AI agent offers and ChatGPT is taking this avatar for its users. But unlike other host of AI agents in the market, OpenAI is utilising its higher ability and dataset to deliver a seamless and effective experience. So what does OpenAI offer with the ChatGPT agent and how is it better than others in the market? The company says it is using the blend of Operator, deep research and ChatGPT itself to cohesively offer a unified agentic experience. You just have to give instructions to the ChatGPT agent and let the virtual computer handle complex tasks and give them with reasoning, something that other agents might not offer as of today. The company assures that the AI agent will not stray away from your instructions, and it will seek your permission to take actions. If you feel the AI agent is not delivering what you want, you can pause the action and manually take over the browser tasks and stop the AI agent from operating. Open ChatGPT on web Go to the tools dropdown menu Select 'agent mode' from your ChatGPT Plus, Pro or Team version Browser based AI agents are getting widely available and it was high time that we saw OpenAI enter this arena, especially since the GPT 5 launch is taking longer than expected. We've also seen Gemini AI Pro and Perplexity Pro premium versions available free of charge for 1 year in India if you have a student ID or use an Airtel number/WiFi service in the country. ChatGPT might be eyeing a similar model that will fuel its need to increase user base and free always does the trick. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 11:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
The Mic Is Yours: ChatGPT Plus Users On MacOS Get Record Mode Feature
OpenAI is bringing the record mode to ChatGPT Plus subscribers on MacOS via the ChatGPT app that lets you record and store. Record Mode from OpenAI on ChatGPT is coming to a wider audience this week, especially if you use a MacBook or a Mac system. The feature has been around for a while but limited to Team, Enterprise and Education users. Now, if you have a ChatGPT Plus subscription and use a Mac system, the record mode is available to handle your meetings and let you work on more important things. OpenAI confirmed the news via a post on X this week and making its remark, 'Plus users, the mic is yours." As the name suggests, the record mode on ChatGPT can capture content and even process audio files and transcribe it on the Mac app. This tool comes in handy when you have to attend a meeting and can sidestep to let the AI handle the agenda, record the contents of the meeting and even listen to what everyone is saying. The others don't even need to know that you have let AI act as your deputy and attend the meeting. Features like these are not targeting the developers, instead ChatGPT can become a reliable tool for regular office users, who will have to spend on the Plus version but OpenAI seems to be saying it will be worth it. To use record mode in ChatGPT for macOS, you just need to press the Rec button which is there on the app. OpenAI claims the recording is done locally on the system, then uploaded to its server for processing and finally gives you a summarised view of the meeting recorded that is private to the user. Having a Plus version means the meeting is part of the chat history and you can go back to the older recordings at a later date if needed. The AI era is truly taking shape and we have seen companies like Google and Perplexity dish out free offers for their AI models recently. Google's Gemini AI Pro is available to students in India for free, while the Perplexity Pro version comes free for 1 year for Airtel mobile and Wi-Fi users in the country. We expect ChatGPT to have a similar tier offering soon and it could be bundled with one of these services. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 08:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
ChatGPT Agent, OpenAI's new AI Assistant can book dinner or order groceries, but is your data safe?
In a major update revealed during its July 17 livestream, OpenAI unveiled the ChatGPT Agent , a new feature that moves beyond just answering questions. This new capability allows ChatGPT to carry out entire workflows, like booking a dinner reservation, creating Excel reports, building presentations, or researching and comparing products online. The Agent is now available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category All of this runs on GPT-4o , OpenAI's latest flagship model. The Agent uses built-in tools like a browser, code interpreter, and file access system, all inside a secure virtual environment. It combines browsing, reasoning, and task execution into one streamlined experience. What can ChatGPT Agent actually do? Think of it as an AI-powered digital assistant that can use a virtual browser inside your ChatGPT window to perform real-world tasks. Here's what it's capable of: Live Events Accessing your calendar to check your availability Finding nearby restaurants and booking a table Creating .pptx and .xlsx files and emailing them to you Logging into websites (with permission) to gather data, check order status, or submit forms Planning trips, ordering groceries, or comparing products Essentially, you can say: 'Book me a table for two at a good Italian place nearby this Saturday,' and the Agent can search, choose, and book it for you. But how safe is it? With great capability comes real concern. Can you trust an AI with access to your calendar, logins, or credit card info? OpenAI says yes, but with strict boundaries. Here are the safety and security layers: Explicit user approval before any sensitive task (like making purchases or accessing accounts) Refusal training: The Agent is trained to say no to risky, illegal, or malicious prompts Red teaming: Human experts test it to find and prevent loopholes Dual-use restrictions: The Agent refuses to engage in activities involving bio, chemical, or other high-risk areas Constant monitoring to flag unusual or dangerous tasks OpenAI's motto for this rollout is 'Caution over capability.' The AI will often err on the safe side, even if there's no clear harm, a strategy meant to earn user trust early. Is this the end of manual browsing? OpenAI's Agent might feel like the early days of a truly automated internet assistant, one that can see, act, reason, and execute tasks instead of just chatting. It could be the first big step toward replacing traditional search, browsing, and even parts of Microsoft Office. That said, it's not available to free users yet, and many features are still in early testing. But for those using ChatGPT Plus or higher, the future is already here, and it can book your table for dinner or order groceries in a single command.
