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Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
ChatGPT's AI-powered Record Mode now available to macOS Plus subscribers
San Francisco-based OpenAI has added its AI-powered Record Mode feature to ChatGPT Plus subscribers using macOS, following a phased rollout that began with Team subscribers last month. The new functionality, which enables note-taking, transcription, and meeting summarisation, is now accessible through the ChatGPT desktop app on macOS devices worldwide. Announced in June, Record Mode is designed to assist users by capturing system audio directly from their computers during meetings, brainstorming sessions, or voice memos. Notably, the tool performs its tasks without joining meetings as a participant, offering a discreet and seamless experience for users. To activate the feature, Plus subscribers need to update their ChatGPT for macOS app and grant it permission to access the microphone and system audio. A dedicated record button appears at the bottom of the chat interface, allowing users to initiate recordings that can last up to 120 minutes per session. Recordings can also be paused and resumed as needed. Once captured, the audio is uploaded to OpenAI's servers for transcription and summarisation. The processed content is presented as interactive canvases, which users can then edit, share, or turn into emails or detailed summaries via ChatGPT. In a post on X, the tech giant confirmed the global availability of Record Mode for ChatGPT Plus users on macOS. The feature remains unavailable for Windows users, with no confirmed release timeline. At launch, Record Mode supports only English, though OpenAI says efforts are underway to enhance support for additional languages. The company also notes that the feature is being offered at no extra cost for now, although pricing structures may be revised in future updates. Record Mode has already been made available to ChatGPT Team, Enterprise, Pro, and Edu subscribers in previous weeks, and was recently showcased by OpenAI in a YouTube demonstration highlighting its ability to streamline workflows through automatic meeting documentation.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Google adds Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search to AI Mode in Search: Details
Google has introduced a series of updates to its AI Mode in Search, adding three new features aimed at expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities. Two of the upgrades are being rolled out exclusively to paid subscribers in the United States, while a third feature is now accessible to all AI Mode users in the country. Announced through a company blog post on Wednesday, the enhancements include access to the Gemini 2.5 Pro language model, a new Deep Search functionality for more detailed queries, and an AI-powered agent that can contact businesses to obtain pricing and availability information. The Gemini 2.5 Pro model allows users to handle complex queries related to mathematics, coding, and logical reasoning directly within the Search interface. In addition to generating responses, it can also provide relevant links for further information. However, the feature is only available to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers who have opted into the AI Mode trial through Search Labs. To activate it, users must manually select the model from a dropdown menu, as the default option remains a more general-purpose AI. Deep Search, the second feature powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, is designed to manage nuanced queries that require a broader or deeper information sweep. For example, questions involving relocation, education, or travel planning, such as assessing neighbourhood amenities in a particular area, can be addressed with detailed AI-generated reports. Google notes that this mode may be particularly useful for users looking into academic research, financial planning, or itinerary design with specific preferences. The third feature marks the arrival of agentic capabilities in AI Mode. Users conducting searches related to local businesses may now see a 'Have AI check pricing' button. Upon tapping, the AI will pose follow-up questions to refine the request and then initiate phone calls to businesses on the user's behalf. Once the information is gathered, the system can share the results via SMS or email. This calling agent is available to all AI Mode users in the US and is intended to streamline the process of obtaining real-time information from businesses. Google claims the functionality could help reduce time spent on manual enquiries and assist businesses by connecting them with potential customers more efficiently.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Google rolls out AI-powered business-calling feature, brings Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode
Google is rolling out an agentic AI-powered business-calling feature to all users in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday. The tech giant is also enhancing Google Search's AI Mode by bringing its Gemini 2.5 Pro model to the search experience and introducing deep research capabilities. The new business-calling feature uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf to collect information about availability and pricing. The idea behind the feature is to help you access information without having to actually pick up the phone and talk to someone. Google began testing the feature back in January with users who opted into the company's Search Labs experiments. To get started, you need to search for something like 'pet groomers near me,' and you'll see a new option in the results to 'Have AI check pricing.' From there, you answer a couple of questions to receive information about appointments and services from different local businesses. For example, you will be asked which type of pet you have, which services you need, and when you need the service. A Google spokesperson told TechCrunch in an email that every call to a business begins by announcing that it's an automated system calling from Google on behalf of a user. It's worth noting that Google faced backlash a few years ago for a similar business-calling feature that simulated human speech, as some users were concerned that the company was misleading people into thinking they were speaking with another human. Following the backlash, Google said its AI would identify itself as a robot when placing these calls. The new business-calling feature is starting to roll out to all Search users in the United States, with higher limits for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Google is also supercharging AI Mode, the Google Search feature that lets you ask complex and multi-part questions via an AI interface, with Gemini 2.5 Pro for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. The tech giant says the model excels at advanced reasoning, math, and coding questions. Subscribers will be able to select the 2.5 Pro model from a drop-down menu in AI Mode. As for the new 'Deep Search' feature in AI Mode, Google says it will save subscribers hours by conducting hundreds of searches and issuing reasoning across differing pieces of information to create a comprehensive and fully cited report in minutes. Google notes that Deep Search is useful for in-depth research related to jobs, hobbies, or studies. The company says it's also useful in instances where you're making big life decisions, like buying a new house or seeking assistance with a financial analysis. Since its launch earlier this year, Google has been building out AI Mode with additional capabilities as it continues to take on popular services like Perplexity AI and OpenAI's ChatGPT Search. For example, Google last month rolled out the ability to have a back-and-forth voice conversation with AI Mode. In May, Google introduced a shopping experience in AI Mode to allow you to view product visuals and other AI-powered guidance that leverages product data. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Engadget
3 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Google expands AI Mode with extra features for search
Google is continuing to double down on its AI Mode, bringing more features to its dedicated Search chatbot. Today, the company is adding the Gemini 2.5 Pro model and the Deep Search capability to AI Mode. These features will be available to Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers. Although both of these tools can still be accessed through other means, Google's move to incorporate them into the chatbot points to an end goal of AI Mode being the primary form of engagement with the company's signature search service. These developments are follow-ups to announcements made during Google's I/O conference this spring. AI Mode began rolling out to all Google users in May, and Deep Think was also announced as an option for the Gemini 2.5 Pro model at that time. Another AI tool teased at I/O was the ability for Gemini to place phone calls with Project Astra . This agentic option is also coming in a limited form to AI Mode. For starters, it will only be able to contact local businesses and its topics will be limited to inquiring about availability and pricing. When a person searches for companies or services, they may see an option such as "Have AI check prices" that will initiate a call to that business. These AI phone calls are rolling out today to all Search users, but Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers will have higher limits.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Google's New 'AI Mode' Is Live—Here's What It Means For PR
Nancy Marshall, The PR Maven® speaks about growing your audience and your personal brand for professional success and personal happiness. Using Google, you may have noticed a new feature: AI Mode. Right next to the usual options like 'News' or 'Images,' AI Mode is a new way to search that uses artificial intelligence to provide more in-depth, conversational answers to questions. Through generative AI, the feature is built into Google Search, offering a chatbot-like experience that functions like ChatGPT. This obviously matters because billions of people use Google, meaning that AI Mode is bound to be highly trafficked. But it matters particularly to public relations professionals, who have long been advising clients on Google SEO (search engine optimization) for the sake of increasing visibility through searchability. For years, PR experts have been focused on improving their clients' online persona through Google Search—from generating positive news stories to updating company websites and working within Wikipedia. What does AI Mode mean to PR? Long story short, it means everything! The more people use AI Mode instead of—or in conjunction with—traditional search, the more it will dictate PR strategies and tactics. Just like with Google Search years ago, trying to improve AI-generated responses on behalf of noteworthy clientele has become the name of the game. To understand the 'how,' it's important to know how AI-generated responses are, well, generated. Fortunately, Google makes it easy to figure out, since the relevant sources that corroborate this content are listed to the right of each response. This could mean a personal blog, a Wikipedia page or a media mention, but the bottom line is that the sources are public for everyone to see. It is not a mystery. Therefore, to make an AI-generated response read well (robustly and positively, ideally), PR experts need to ensure that the relevant sources are indeed robust and positive. With AI Mode in mind, the experts in my industry will try to pitch journalists on favorable news stories because these media mentions could end up helping AI come up with responses to queries. There is a direct line between journalism and AI's answer to a question. The same goes for updating websites, including personal blogs, with fresh content. For example, when I search my name using AI Mode, the top two sources are my company's website and LinkedIn page. To come up with an explanation of who I am and what I do, AI essentially pulls and summarizes content from my bio online, social media posts and similar material. The good news is that such content can be controlled—to an extent. I can make sure that my bio is updated and my social media platforms don't become stale. This is up to me. By keeping it all fresh, posting weekly if not daily, I can give AI a strong foundation for responses to be generated. Failing to update is a missed opportunity. When you think about it, regularly pushing out website or social media content is like your heartbeat as a thought leader or a business. This heartbeat needs to be steady, reaching your target audience with valuable information day in and day out. Whether you work in PR or another industry, your subject matter expertise should come across frequently; otherwise, it's easy to be forgotten. The more content you have online, the more findable it becomes for AI. On the one hand, you have controllable information like a company bio. Then, on the other hand, you have more variable content like a news story written by a journalist. But, even with independent news coverage, you can help a journalist frame their story with interesting background material, a punchy quote and more. The point is to realize that AI may stumble upon a news story and summarize it accordingly. And, one day, that could be part of your 'summary' as a searchable person. What will AI do with its summary? You can't predict that with 100% certainty, but you can make it more likely for AI to cast you in a favorable light by pursuing positive news coverage. This also helps offset any negativity swirling out there, if you're a controversial figure. In the age of AI, technology seems to be changing on a daily basis. But in reality, many of the same rules for Google SEO still apply. They are just applied differently. Content is still king. It is your beating heart. Now, AI wants to hear it, too. Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?
