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I gave ChatGPT my medical records. It was less scary—and more useful—than expected
Reluctant to let ChatGPT Health dig around your health records? I don’t blame you, so I’m volunteering to be the guinea pig.
News Analysis
AI is learning to go rogue—and hack the system
Those scary scenarios of AI going rogue have actually started happening, and they affect all of us.
Tip
I asked ChatGPT for 100 ideas. The best ones came later
I used a two-step ChatGPT prompt to brainstorm coffee shop names, going from clichés like "The Daily Grind" to original ideas like "Blue Hour."
Tip
Fix blurry images with my favorite free AI upscalers
Upscayl and Waifu2x make it easy to clean up blurry photos and low-resolution artwork without spending a dime.
News Analysis
Google has new Gemini models, but the one everyone wants isn't here
Google released three new Gemini Flash AI models, but Gemini Pro still hasn't been updated since February—with no firm release date.
News Analysis
OpenAI's newest AI model broke its own sandbox rules to finish a task
OpenAI paused an unreleased AI model after it bypassed its own restrictions and guardrails to complete a conflicting task.
News Analysis
Fable will stay in Claude plans, but not for everyone
Making good on an earlier promise, Anthropic will leave Fable in its top subscription tiers, but others must pay extra.
News Analysis
The new AI-enhanced Siri is quietly revolutionary. Here’s why
Instead of being in your face and trying to be your pal, the revamped Siri stays in the background, doing your bidding when you need it. That’s how AI should work.
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Claude did my FreshDirect shopping, with help from 1Password
Now that Claude works with 1Password, I can let it handle one of my weekly chores: online grocery shopping. Here’s how it went.
Tip
This quick prompt stops Claude Code from coding before you're ready
Claude Code and other AI coding tools often skip planning and start coding immediately. This prompting tip fixes that.
News Analysis
ChatGPT can now control your whole desktop. I tested it with chess
ChatGPT's new computer-use mode can control your mouse and apps. I tested it by asking it to play chess and write a journal entry. Here's how it went.
News Analysis
Want to try the latest ChatGPT and Claude models? Now’s your chance
Anthropic and OpenAI are loosening usage limits for Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol, their latest and most powerful models.
News
Ask Copilot why your PC is slow. It might actually have a real answer
Copilot's new PC Insights feature scans your hardware with permission. Here's what data it collects and how to control it.
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Three questions to ask yourself before you ask AI
Are you handing off the right tasks to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini? This brief quiz tells you.
News Analysis
The new ChatGPT superapp takes aim at Claude Desktop
Now powered by OpenAI’s latest model, the revamped ChatGPT app can code, control your PC, browse the web, and even publish websites.
News Analysis
ChatGPT might actually be worth talking to now
WIth its new GPT-Live model, ChatGPT can now listen while it talks, making for a smoother back-and-forth.
Tip
This ChatGPT prompt turns rambling voice memos into clean to-do lists
This prompt turns messy voice memo transcripts into a clean, organized to-do list. Works with any AI chatbot, including free accounts.
Feature
I was buried in email newsletters. Here's how Claude rescued me
I was getting bombarded with email newsletters I didn’t need, so I asked Claude for help. It was done in minutes.
News Analysis
The more we learn about how AI ‘thinks,’ the weirder it gets
Researchers found a “workspace” in Claude where concepts it might never say aloud can silently “light up.” The weird thing about the workspace? Anthropic didn’t design it.
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News Analysis
Prepare to expect less from your cheap AI subscription
Fable 5, Anthropic’s best model in general release, won’t be included in Claude subscription plans. Expect Anthropic's competitors to follow suit.
News Analysis
Would you let AI manage your inbox? I’m doing it for science
So many Notion users are letting AI agents handle their email that the company shut down its Mail product. I thought I’d check what the fuss was about.
News Analysis
Claude subscribers are furious over Fable’s new restrictions
The Fable ban may be over, but many on Claude subscription plans are livid over the gotchas.
Tip
Did ChatGPT give you a perfect answer? Use this prompt to find out why
Take an AI’s perfect answer and turn it into a reusable template.
Feature
Does my writing sound like AI? Claude ranked my red flag habits
I thought em dashes were my worst AI-like writing crutch, but Claude pinpointed another culprit.
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News Analysis
ChatGPT’s powerful GPT-5.6 models arrive, but not for you
While the wait continues for Claude Fable to return, OpenAI has released its most powerful models yet, but only in a “limited preview.”
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News
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Instant just got smarter, but don't expect a lot of details
OpenAI updated GPT-5.5 Instant with better context tracking and instruction following, but the release notes are vague and light on specifics.
News Analysis
ChatGPT gets you 80% there. The hard part is still yours
ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are at their best when they’re collaborators, not outsourcers.
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Reviews
Plaud Note Pro is the AI meeting gadget I didn’t know I wanted
A really clever AI tool for transcribing everything from face-to-face meetings to mobile calls and online video meetings.
Tip
Stop asking ChatGPT to rewrite your drafts. Try this prompt instead
Turn ChatGPT into a writing coach rather than a ghostwriter with this prompt.
News
Claude may start asking for your ID. Here's what Anthropic says about it
Anthropic's updated privacy policy lets Claude request ID verification (like a passport or driver's license) from some users starting July 8th.
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How-To
Alexa has a Prime Day superpower. Use it with caution
The AI-enhanced Alexa for Shopping can auto-buy items once they hit a certain price, but there’s only a limited window for changing your mind.
News Analysis
Can Claude unlock hidden powers by pretending to be Fable 5? I tried it
As the ban on Anthropic’s Fable wears on, some mischievous users are asking Claude to pretend it’s the super-powerful model. So I gave it a shot.
News Analysis
AI agents don’t need more hype. They need a map
Ask an AI agent to book you a dinner reservation, and it probably can’t quite do it. Here’s what’s wrong, and here’s the new standard that aims to fix it.
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A new tool writes better AI prompts, and a lifetime subscription is only $42 for Deal Days
Prompting Systems turns any rough idea into expert-level prompts you can use for popular models like ChatGPT and Claude.
Tip
ChatGPT forgets things in long threads. Here’s the fix
An AI chatbot can only remember so much. This prompt hands off the essentials of your conversation to a fresh chat thread.
How-To
ChatGPT can check your PC's health without touching your files. Here's how
No need to give ChatGPT the run of your system. Instead, use this built-in Windows tool to generate a report that an AI chatbot can analyze.
Feature
AI music is everywhere now — and almost nobody can tell
Here are the signs that reveal whether a song is AI-generated — and what this development means for the music industry.
News Analysis
The Claude Fable ban highlights a practical AI lesson
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, they say in finance, and it goes double for AI.
News Analysis
Claude Fable 5 is an AI distraction. Apple's Siri is AI people will use
For many everyday users, Apple Intelligence will be the first time AI actually does something for them other than chat.
Tip
I gave ChatGPT a 'board of advisors' prompt. The results actually surprised me
Don't just ask ChatGPT for advice. Summon a board of advisors to debate your question and give you stronger recommendations.
News
Claude's 'too dangerous' AI model is finally public. But there's a catch
Claude Fable 5 is Anthropic's de-fanged Mythos-class model. Paid subscribers will only have access until June 23rd without paying extra.
News
ChatGPT can be hijacked without you knowing. Lockdown Mode is the fix
ChatGPT's new Lockdown Mode limits web browsing, images, and Agent Mode to protect against hidden prompt injection attacks.
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