LLM/AI Changelog

Updated 18 Aug 2026

AI Platform Changes That Affect Brand Visibility

Every update to ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot and Google Search can change how your brand appears in AI-generated answers. We track release notes, API changes and documentation updates across major LLM platforms so you don't have to.

Total Updates
1,608
Copilot
805
ChatGPT
451
Gemini
306
Claude
81
GoogleAI
32
Perplexity
27
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today Jan 2025 Apr Jul Oct Jan 2026 Apr Jul 7 Jan 2025 · Copilot — Outlook: Switch between Work and Web grounding in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat 8 Jul 2025 · Copilot — Excel: Copilot in Excel with Python | Reasoning Model Integration (Think Deeper) 22 Jul 2025 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Researcheravailable in GA 19 Aug 2025 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: GPT-5 now available in Copilot Chat 3 Sep 2025 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Personalize interactions with Copilot Memory 16 Sep 2025 · ChatGPT — September 16, 2025 — Improvements to search in ChatGPT 29 Sep 2025 · ChatGPT — September 29, 2025 — Introducing Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce Proto… 14 Nov 2025 · Perplexity — What We Shipped - November 14th 18 Nov 2025 · Gemini — 2025.11.18 24 Nov 2025 · ChatGPT — November 24, 2025 — Shopping research in ChatGPT 5 Dec 2025 · Perplexity — What We Shipped - December 5th 12 Dec 2025 · Perplexity — What We Shipped - December 12th 23 Dec 2025 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot app: GPT-5 powers Copilot Chat by default 15 Jan 2026 · ChatGPT — January 15, 2026 — Improved memory for finding details from past chats (Plus & P… 22 Jan 2026 · ChatGPT — January 22, 2026 — 5.2 Personality System Prompt Update 26 Jan 2026 · ChatGPT — January 26, 2026 — Improvements to search response quality in Voice 27 Jan 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Copilot Chat model selector now offers GPT-5.2 30 Jan 2026 · ChatGPT — January 30, 2026 — More visual responses 4 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 4, 2026 — Update on thinking time settings for GPT-5.2 Thinking in Chat… 6 Feb 2026 · Perplexity — Perplexity Update - February 6th, 2026 9 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 9, 2026 — Testing ads in ChatGPT (Free, Go) 10 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 10, 2026 — Updates to deep research 10 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 10, 2026 — GPT-5.2 Instant Update 12 Feb 2026 · Gemini — 2026.02.12 13 Feb 2026 · Perplexity — What We Shipped - February 13, 2026 13 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 13, 2026 — ChatGPT updates: Better file uploads, easier copying, and mo… 19 Feb 2026 · Gemini — 2026.02.19 20 Feb 2026 · Perplexity — What We Shipped - February 20th, 2026 20 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 20, 2026 — Expanded context window for Thinking 24 Feb 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility: Declarative agents upgraded to GPT‑5.1 25 Feb 2026 · ChatGPT — February 25, 2026 — Add sources to your projects from anywhere 3 Mar 2026 · ChatGPT — March 3, 2026 — GPT-5.3 Instant Update 4 Mar 2026 · GoogleAI — Removed outdated information about JavaScript and accessibility 5 Mar 2026 · ChatGPT — March 5, 2026 — GPT-5.4 Thinking in ChatGPT 10 Mar 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Explainable AI with deep and inline citations for co… 24 Mar 2026 · ChatGPT — March 24, 2026 — Shopping updates in ChatGPT 2 Apr 2026 · ChatGPT — April 2, 2026 — ChatGPT in Apple CarPlay 9 Apr 2026 · ChatGPT — April 9, 2026 — GPT-5.3 Instant mini in ChatGPT 13 Apr 2026 · GoogleAI — Introducing a new spam policy for "back button hijacking" 14 Apr 2026 · Gemini — April 14, 2026 14 Apr 2026 · GoogleAI — Clarifying the use of spam reports 15 Apr 2026 · Gemini — April 15, 2026 15 Apr 2026 · Gemini — 2026.04.15 16 Apr 2026 · Claude — April 16, 2026 — Claude Opus 4.7 launch 16 Apr 2026 · ChatGPT — April 16, 2026 — Rolling out ads in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada 17 Apr 2026 · Perplexity — Personal Computer on Mac Launch and Computer Updates - April 17, 2026 20 Apr 2026 · GoogleAI — Added a section about "read more" deep links 21 Apr 2026 · Gemini — April 21, 2026 21 Apr 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot chat: Rich Bing web answer cards in Copilot Chat 22 Apr 2026 · ChatGPT — April 22, 2026 — Fast answers in ChatGPT 22 Apr 2026 · ChatGPT — April 22, 2026 — ChatGPT for Clinicians 23 Apr 2026 · ChatGPT — April 23, 2026 — GPT-5.5 in ChatGPT 30 Apr 2026 · GoogleAI — Expanding preferred sources to all languages where Google Search is available 5 May 2026 · ChatGPT — May 5, 2026 — Memory sources and more personalized responses in ChatGPT 5 May 2026 · ChatGPT — May 5, 2026 — GPT-5.5 Instant in ChatGPT 8 May 2026 · GoogleAI — Deprecating the FAQ rich result feature 12 May 2026 · ChatGPT — May 12, 2026 — More images in answers for Free users 15 May 2026 · ChatGPT — May 15, 2026 — Personal finances in ChatGPT 15 May 2026 · GoogleAI — Adding a new guide on optimizing for generative AI features 15 May 2026 · GoogleAI — Clarifying that spam policies apply to generative AI responses in Google Search 15 May 2026 · GoogleAI — Clarifying that spam policies apply to generative AI responses in Google Search 19 May 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: OpenAI’s GPT‑5.5 Instant available in Copilot Chat [… 19 May 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 Thinking available in Copilot Chat … 19 May 2026 · Gemini — May 19, 2026 20 May 2026 · GoogleAI — Added hasAdultConsideration to product-related structured data types 21 May 2026 · Claude — May 21, 2026 — Claude now works with more security and compliance tools 21 May 2026 · ChatGPT — May 21, 2026 — Codex updates: richer context, goal mode, browser improvements, a… 27 May 2026 · GoogleAI — Preferred sources is available in AI Mode and AI Overviews 28 May 2026 · ChatGPT — May 28, 2026 — GPT-5.5 Instant Update 28 May 2026 · Claude — May 28, 2026 — Claude Opus 4.8 launch 4 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 4, 2026 — Memory that stays more up to date 4 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 4, 2026 — Lockdown Mode is now available to all logged-in users 4 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 4, 2026 — Rolling out ads in the UK 8 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 8, 2026 — ChatGPT app experience updates 9 Jun 2026 · Claude — June 9, 2026 — Claude Fable 5 launch 10 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 10, 2026 — Simplified controls in the model picker 12 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 12, 2026 — Retiring GPT-5.2 models 12 Jun 2026 · Claude — June 12, 2026 — Fable 5 and Mythos 5 access suspended 15 Jun 2026 · GoogleAI — Clarifying guidance on llms.txt files 16 Jun 2026 · Copilot — Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Anthropic’s Claude now available in Microsoft 365 Co… 19 Jun 2026 · Perplexity — Deep Research, command panel, and enterprise controls - June 19, 2026 24 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 24, 2026 — GPT-5.5 Instant Update 26 Jun 2026 · ChatGPT — June 26, 2026 — Retiring GPT-4.5 30 Jun 2026 · Claude — June 30, 2026 — Claude Sonnet 5 launch 1 Jul 2026 · Claude — July 1, 2026 — Access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 restored 6 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 6, 2026 — GPT-5.5 Instant Mini in ChatGPT 8 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 8, 2026 — Introducing GPT-Live-1 in ChatGPT Voice 9 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 9, 2026 — Introducing ChatGPT Work 9 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 9, 2026 — Introducing ChatGPT Sites in public beta 13 Jul 2026 · Perplexity — Brain, faster Computer models, and website publishing - July 13, 2026 13 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 13, 2026 — ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in the EEA 15 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 15, 2026 — Increased custom instructions limit 16 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 16, 2026 — ChatGPT desktop app experience updates 21 Jul 2026 · Gemini — 2026.07.21 23 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 23, 2026 — Health in ChatGPT 24 Jul 2026 · Claude — July 24, 2026 — Claude Opus 5 launch 29 Jul 2026 · ChatGPT — July 29, 2026 — Sign in with ChatGPT (beta) 13 Aug 2026 · Gemini — August 13, 2026
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ChatGPT
ChatGPT 17 Oct 2023 chatgpt

October 17, 2023 — Browsing is now out of beta

Browsing, which we re-launched a few weeks ago, is moving out of beta.
Plus and Enterprise users no longer need to switch the beta toggle to use browse, and are able to choose "Browse with Bing" from the GPT-4 model selector.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 16 Oct 2023 chatgpt

October 16, 2023 — DALL·E 3 is now rolling out in beta

We’ve integrated DALL·E 3 with ChatGPT, allowing it to respond to your requests with images. From a simple sentence to a detailed paragraph, ask ChatGPT what you want to see and it will translate your ideas into exceptionally accurate images.To use DALL·E 3 on both web and mobile, choose DALL·E 3 in the selector under GPT-4. The message limit may vary based on capacity.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 16 Oct 2023 chatgpt

October 16, 2023 — DALL·E 3 is now rolling out in beta

We’ve integrated DALL·E 3 with ChatGPT, allowing it to respond to your requests with images. From a simple sentence to a detailed paragraph, ask ChatGPT what you want to see and it will translate your ideas into exceptionally accurate images.
To use DALL·E 3 on both web and mobile, choose DALL·E 3 in the selector under GPT-4. The message limit may vary based on capacity.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 27 Sep 2023 chatgpt

September 27, 2023 — Browsing is rolling back out to Plus users

Browsing is rolling out to all Plus users. ChatGPT can now browse the internet to provide you with current and authoritative information, complete with direct links to sources. It is no longer limited to data before September 2021.To try it out, enable Browsing in your beta features setting.
Click on 'Profile & Settings’Select 'Beta features'Toggle on ‘Browse with Bing’
Choose Browse with Bing in the selector under GPT-4.
Gemini
Gemini 27 Sep 2023 gemini_app

2023.09.27

Help Bard improve side by sideWhat:We’ve added a new way for you to give feedback. When Bard occasionally responds with 2 drafts side by side, select the draft you prefer. You can also indicate no preference or opt out entirely.Why:Real-world feedback helps Bard improve the quality of its responses. Your feedback on Bard drafts contributes to making Bard better for yourself and others.
Gemini
Gemini 27 Sep 2023 gemini_app

2023.09.27

Help Bard improve side by sideWhat: We’ve added a new way for you to give feedback. When Bard occasionally responds with two drafts side by side, select the draft you prefer. You can also indicate no preference or opt out entirely.Why:Real-world feedback helps Bard improve the quality of its responses. Your feedback on Bard drafts contributes to making Bard better for yourself and others.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 27 Sep 2023 chatgpt

September 27, 2023 — Browsing is rolling back out to Plus users

Browsing is rolling out to all Plus users. ChatGPT can now browse the internet to provide you with current and authoritative information, complete with direct links to sources. It is no longer limited to data before September 2021.
To try it out, enable Browsing in your beta features setting.
Click on 'Profile & Settings’Select 'Beta features'Toggle on ‘Browse with Bing’
Choose Browse with Bing in the selector under GPT-4.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 25 Sep 2023 chatgpt

September 25, 2023 — New voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT

We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you’re talking about. Learn more here.
Voice (Beta) is now rolling out to Plus users on iOS and Android
You can now use voice to engage in a back-and-forth conversation with your assistant. Speak with it on the go, request a bedtime story, or settle a dinner table debate.To get started with voice, head to Settings → New Features on the mobile app and opt into voice conversations. Then, tap the headphone button located in the top-right corner of the home screen and choose your preferred voice out of five different voices.
Image input will be generally available to Plus users on all platforms
You can now show ChatGPT one or more images. Troubleshoot why your grill won’t start, explore the contents of your fridge to plan a meal, or analyze a complex graph for work-related data. To focus on a specific part of the image, you can use the drawing tool in our mobile app.To get started, tap the photo button to capture or choose an image. You can also discuss multiple images or use our drawing tool to guide your assistant.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 25 Sep 2023 chatgpt

September 25, 2023 — New voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT

We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you’re talking about. Learn more here.
Voice (Beta) is now rolling out to Plus users on iOS and Android
You can now use voice to engage in a back-and-forth conversation with your assistant. Speak with it on the go, request a bedtime story, or settle a dinner table debate.
To get started with voice, head to Settings → New Features on the mobile app and opt into voice conversations. Then, tap the headphone button located in the top-right corner of the home screen and choose your preferred voice out of five different voices.
Image input will be generally available to Plus users on all platforms
You can now show ChatGPT one or more images. Troubleshoot why your grill won’t start, explore the contents of your fridge to plan a meal, or analyze a complex graph for work-related data. To focus on a specific part of the image, you can use the drawing tool in our mobile app.
To get started, tap the photo button to capture or choose an image. You can also discuss multiple images or use our drawing tool to guide your assistant.
Gemini
Gemini 19 Sep 2023 gemini_app

2023.09.19

Introducing Bard’s most capable model yetWhat:Your feedback has accelerated Bard’s ability to be more intuitive, imaginative, and responsive than ever before. Whether you want to collaborate on something playful and creative, start in one language and continue in up to 40+ other languages, ask for in-depth coding assistance, or learn about new topics from different points of view, Bard can help you explore possibilities with greater quality and accuracy.Why:We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Bard to the world. Your feedback has helped unlock the most capable version of Bard yet for stronger collaboration in languages and countries all over the world.Bard can now access helpful information from Google apps and servicesWhat:Starting in English, Bard can now retrieve and help you work with real time info from Maps, YouTube, Hotels and Flights. You can pull together what you need across information sources and bring ideas to life easier and faster. These extensions are enabled by default, and you can disable them any time.Why:Just about everything we do in life involves a bit of gathering information and planning. Bard makes it easy to work together across even more sources, so you can keep your ideas moving forward.Collaborate with Bard on your content in Gmail, Docs & DriveWhat:Starting in English, you can enable Bard to interact with information from your Gmail, Docs and Drive so you can find, summarize and answer questions across your personal content. Your Google Workspace data won’t be used to train Bard’s public model and you can disable at any time.Why:Now, you can collaborate not only with the world’s information, but also with your own, all in one place, with Bard as your creative partner.Double-check Bard’s responses with Google It v2What:With the power of Google Search, the [G] button can help you double-check Bard’s AI-generated responses. Starting with English, when a statement can be evaluated, you’ll see it highlighted in Bard’s respo
Gemini
Gemini 19 Sep 2023 gemini_app

2023.09.19

Introducing Bard’s most capable model yetWhat: Your feedback has accelerated Bard’s ability to be more intuitive, imaginative and responsive than ever before. Whether you want to collaborate on something playful and creative, start in one language and continue in up to 40+ other languages, ask for in-depth coding assistance, or learn about new topics from different points of view, Bard can help you explore possibilities with greater quality and accuracy.Why:We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Bard to the world. Your feedback has helped unlock the most capable version of Bard yet for stronger collaboration in languages and countries all over the world.Bard can now access helpful information from Google apps and servicesWhat:Starting in English, Bard can now retrieve and help you work with real time info from Maps, YouTube, Hotels and Flights. You can pull together what you need across information sources and bring ideas to life easier and faster. These extensions are enabled by default, and you can disable them any time.Why:Just about everything we do in life involves a bit of gathering information and planning. Bard makes it easy to work together across even more sources, so you can keep your ideas moving forward.Collaborate with Bard on your content in Gmail, Docs & DriveWhat:Starting in English, you can enable Bard to interact with information from your Gmail, Docs and Drive so you can find, summarize and answer questions across your personal content. Your Google Workspace data won’t be used to train Bard’s public model and you can disable at any time.Why:Now, you can collaborate not only with the world’s information, but also with your own, all in one place, with Bard as your creative partner.Double-check Bard’s responses with Google It v2What:With the power of Google Search, the [G] button can help you double-check Bard’s AI-generated responses. Starting with English, when a statement can be evaluated, you’ll see it highlighted in Bard’s respo
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 11 Sep 2023 chatgpt

September 11, 2023 — ChatGPT language support - Alpha on web

ChatGPT now supports a limited selection of languages in the interface:
Chinese (zh-Hans)Chinese (zh-TW)French (fr-FR)German (de-DE)Italian (it-IT)Japanese (ja-JP)Portuguese (pt-BR)Russian (ru-RU)Spanish (es-ES)
If you've configured your browser to use one of these supported languages, you'll see a banner in ChatGPT that enables you to switch your language settings. You can deactivate this option at any time through the settings menu.This feature is in alpha, requires opting in, and currently can only be used on the web at chatgpt.com. Learn more here.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 11 Sep 2023 chatgpt

September 11, 2023 — ChatGPT language support - Alpha on web

ChatGPT now supports a limited selection of languages in the interface:
Chinese (zh-Hans)Chinese (zh-TW)French (fr-FR)German (de-DE)Italian (it-IT)Japanese (ja-JP)Portuguese (pt-BR)Russian (ru-RU)Spanish (es-ES)
If you've configured your browser to use one of these supported languages, you'll see a banner in ChatGPT that enables you to switch your language settings. You can deactivate this option at any time through the settings menu.
This feature is in alpha, requires opting in, and currently can only be used on the web at chatgpt.com. Learn more here.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 28 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 28, 2023 — Introducing ChatGPT Enterprise

Today we’re launching ChatGPT Enterprise, which offers enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access, longer context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, customization options, and much more.ChatGPT Enterprise also provides unlimited access to Advanced Data Analysis, previously known as Code Interpreter.Learn more on our website and connect with our sales team to get started.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 28 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 28, 2023 — Introducing ChatGPT Enterprise

Today we’re launching ChatGPT Enterprise, which offers enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access, longer context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, customization options, and much more.
ChatGPT Enterprise also provides unlimited access to Advanced Data Analysis, previously known as Code Interpreter.
Learn more on our website and connect with our sales team to get started.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 21 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 21, 2023 — Custom instructions are now available to users in the EU & UK

Custom instructions are now available to users in the European Union United Kingdom.To add your instructions:
Click on your nameSelect ‘Custom instructions’
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 21 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 21, 2023 — Custom instructions are now available to users in the EU & UK

Custom instructions are now available to users in the European Union United Kingdom.
To add your instructions:
Click on your nameSelect ‘Custom instructions’
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 9 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 9, 2023 — Custom instructions are now available to free users

Custom instructions are now available to ChatGPT users on the free plan, except for in the EU UK where we will be rolling it out soon!Customize your interactions with ChatGPT by providing specific details and guidelines for your chats.To add your instructions:
Click on your nameSelect ‘Custom instructions’
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 9 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 9, 2023 — Custom instructions are now available to free users

Custom instructions are now available to ChatGPT users on the free plan, except for in the EU UK where we will be rolling it out soon!
Customize your interactions with ChatGPT by providing specific details and guidelines for your chats.
To add your instructions:
Click on your nameSelect ‘Custom instructions’
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 3 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 3, 2023 — Updates to ChatGPT

We’re rolling out a bunch of small updates to improve the ChatGPT experience. Shipping over the next week:1⁠. Prompt examples: A blank page can be intimidating. At the beginning of a new chat, you’ll now see examples to help you get started.2⁠. Suggested replies: Go deeper with a click. ChatGPT now suggests relevant ways to continue your conversation.3⁠. GPT-4 by default, finally: When starting a new chat as a Plus user, ChatGPT will remember your previously selected model — no more defaulting back to GPT-3.5.4⁠. Upload multiple files: You can now ask ChatGPT to analyze data and generate insights across multiple files. This is available with the Code Interpreter beta for all Plus users.5⁠. Stay logged in: You’ll no longer be logged out every 2 weeks! When you do need to log in, you’ll be greeted with a much more welcoming page.6⁠. Keyboard shortcuts: Work faster with shortcuts, like ⌘ (Ctrl) + Shift + ; to copy last code block. Try ⌘ (Ctrl) + / to see the complete list.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 3 Aug 2023 chatgpt

August 3, 2023 — Updates to ChatGPT

We’re rolling out a bunch of small updates to improve the ChatGPT experience. Shipping over the next week:
1. Prompt examples: A blank page can be intimidating. At the beginning of a new chat, you’ll now see examples to help you get started.
2. Suggested replies: Go deeper with a click. ChatGPT now suggests relevant ways to continue your conversation.
3. GPT-4 by default, finally: When starting a new chat as a Plus user, ChatGPT will remember your previously selected model — no more defaulting back to GPT-3.5.
4. Upload multiple files: You can now ask ChatGPT to analyze data and generate insights across multiple files. This is available with the Code Interpreter beta for all Plus users.
5. Stay logged in: You’ll no longer be logged out every 2 weeks! When you do need to log in, you’ll be greeted with a much more welcoming page.
6. Keyboard shortcuts: Work faster with shortcuts, like ⌘ (Ctrl) + Shift + ; to copy last code block. Try ⌘ (Ctrl) + / to see the complete list.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 25 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 25, 2023 — Introducing the ChatGPT app for Android

ChatGPT for Android is now available for download in the United States, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil from the Google Play Store.We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week. You can track the Android rollout here.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 25 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 25, 2023 — Introducing the ChatGPT app for Android

ChatGPT for Android is now available for download in the United States, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil from the Google Play Store.
We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week. You can track the Android rollout here.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 20 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 20, 2023 — Custom instructions are rolling out in beta

We’re starting to roll out custom instructions, giving you more control over ChatGPT’s responses. Set your preferences once, and they’ll steer future conversations. You can read more about custom instructions in the blogpost here.Custom instructions are available to all Plus users and expanding to all users in the coming weeks.To enable beta features:
Click on 'Profile & Settings’Select 'Beta features'Toggle on 'Custom instructions'
To add your instructions:
Click on your nameSelect ‘Custom instructions’
This feature is not yet available in the UK and EU.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 20 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 20, 2023 — Custom instructions are rolling out in beta

We’re starting to roll out custom instructions, giving you more control over ChatGPT’s responses. Set your preferences once, and they’ll steer future conversations. You can read more about custom instructions in the blogpost here.
Custom instructions are available to all Plus users and expanding to all users in the coming weeks.
To enable beta features:
Click on 'Profile & Settings’Select 'Beta features'Toggle on 'Custom instructions'
To add your instructions:
Click on your nameSelect ‘Custom instructions’
This feature is not yet available in the UK and EU.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 19 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 19, 2023 — Higher message limits for GPT-4

We're doubling the number of messages ChatGPT Plus customers can send with GPT-4. Rolling out over the next week, the new message limit will be 40 every 3 hours.
Gemini
Gemini 13 Jul 2023 gemini_app

2023.07.13

Bard is available in new places and languagesWhat:Bard is now available in over 40 new languages including Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), German, Hindi, Spanish, and more. We have also expanded access to more places, including all 27 countries in the European Union (EU) and Brazil.Why:Bard is global and is intended to help you explore possibilities. Our English, Japanese, and Korean support helped us learn how to launch languages responsibly, enabling us to now support the majority of language coverage on the internet.Google Lens in BardWhat:You can upload images alongside text in your conversations with Bard, allowing you to boost your imagination and creativity in completely new ways. To make this happen, we’re bringing the power of Google Lens into Bard, starting with English.Why:Images are a fundamental part of how we put our imaginations to work, so we’ve added Google Lens to Bard. Whether you want more information about an image or need inspiration for a funny caption, you now have even more ways to explore and create with Bard.Bard can read responses out loudWhat:We’re adding text-to-speech capabilities to Bard in over 40 languages, including Hindi, Spanish, and US English.Why:Sometimes hearing something aloud helps you bring an idea to life in new ways beyond reading it. Listen to responses and see what it helps you imagine and create!Pinned & Recent ThreadsWhat:You can now pick up where you left off with your past Bard conversations and organize them according to your needs. We’ve added the ability to pin conversations, rename them, and have multiple conversations going at once.Why:The best ideas take time, sometimes multiple hours or days to create. Keep your threads and pin your most critical threads to keep your creative process flowing.Share your Bard conversations with othersWhat:We’ve made it easier to share part or all of your Bard chat with others. Shareable links make seeing your chat and any sources just a click away so others can seaml
Gemini
Gemini 13 Jul 2023 gemini_app

2023.07.13

Bard is available in new places and languagesWhat: Bard is now available in over 40 new languages including Arabic, Chinese (simplified/traditional), German, Hindi, Spanish and more. We have also expanded access to more places, including all 27 countries in the European Union (EU) and Brazil.Why:Bard is global and is intended to help you explore possibilities. Our English, Japanese, and Korean support helped us learn how to launch languages responsibly, enabling us to now support the majority of language coverage on the internet.Google Lens in BardWhat:You can upload images alongside text in your conversations with Bard, allowing you to boost your imagination and creativity in completely new ways. To make this happen, we’re bringing the power of Google Lens into Bard, starting with English.Why:Images are a fundamental part of how we put our imaginations to work, so we’ve added Google Lens to Bard. Whether you want more information about an image or need inspiration for a funny caption, you now have even more ways to explore and create with Bard.Bard can read responses out loudWhat:We’re adding text-to-speech capabilities to Bard in over 40 languages, including Hindi, Spanish, and US English.Why:Sometimes hearing something aloud helps you bring an idea to life in new ways beyond reading it. Listen to responses and see what it helps you imagine and create!Pinned & Recent ThreadsWhat:You can now pick up where you left off with your past Bard conversations and organize them according to your needs. We’ve added the ability to pin conversations, rename them, and have multiple conversations going at once.Why:The best ideas take time, sometimes multiple hours or days to create. Keep your threads and pin your most critical threads to keep your creative process flowing.Share your Bard conversations with othersWhat:We’ve made it easier to share part or all of your Bard chat with others. Shareable links make seeing your chat and any sources just a click away so others can seaml
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 6 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 6, 2023 — Code interpreter is now rolling out in beta on web

We’re rolling out code interpreter to all ChatGPT Plus users over the next week.It lets ChatGPT run code, optionally with access to files you've uploaded. You can ask ChatGPT to analyze data, create charts, edit files, perform math, etc.We’ll be making these features accessible to Plus users on the web via the beta panel in your settings over the course of the next week.To enable code interpreter:
Click on your nameSelect beta features from your settingsToggle on the beta features you’d like to try
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 6 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 6, 2023 — Code interpreter is now rolling out in beta on web

We’re rolling out code interpreter to all ChatGPT Plus users over the next week.
It lets ChatGPT run code, optionally with access to files you've uploaded. You can ask ChatGPT to analyze data, create charts, edit files, perform math, etc.
We’ll be making these features accessible to Plus users on the web via the beta panel in your settings over the course of the next week.
To enable code interpreter:
Click on your nameSelect beta features from your settingsToggle on the beta features you’d like to try
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 3 Jul 2023 chatgpt

July 3, 2023 — Browsing is temporarily disabled

We've learned that the browsing beta can occasionally display content in ways we don't want, e.g. if a user specifically asks for a URL's full text, it may inadvertently fulfill this request. We are temporarily disabling Browse while we fix this.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 22 Jun 2023 chatgpt

June 22, 2023 — Browsing and search on mobile

We’ve made two updates to the mobile ChatGPT app:
Browsing: Plus users can now use Browsing to get comprehensive answers and current insights on events and information that extend beyond the model's original training data. To try it out, enable Browsing in the “new features” section of your app settings. Then select GPT-4 in the model switcher and choose “Browse with Bing” in the drop-down.Search History Improvements: Tapping on a search result takes you directly to the respective point in the conversation.
Gemini
Gemini 7 Jun 2023 gemini_app

2023.06.07

Bard codes for you for improved math and data analysisWhat:Starting with English, we’ve updated Bard to detect computational prompts and run code in the background, making Bard better at mathematical tasks, coding questions, and string manipulation.Why:We’re supercharging your ability to analyze data by making Bard better at computation, like finding how many times a certain number shows up in a data set. Bard won’t always get it right, but will keep improving with your feedback.Export Bard-generated tables to Google SheetsWhat:When Bard generates tables, you can now export them right into Google Sheets.Why:Continue your creative explorations wherever you need by moving Bard responses into more of your favorite apps.
Gemini
Gemini 1 Jun 2023 gemini_app

2023.06.01

More relevant responses with location infoWhat:Bard can start providing more relevant responses if you choose to let it use your device’s precise location. You can manage your preferences inlocation settings.Why:Precise location helps Bard provide more relevant responses about restaurants near you and many other things about your area.
Gemini
Gemini 1 Jun 2023 gemini_app

2023.06.01

More relevant responses with location infoWhat: Bard can start providing more relevant responses if you choose to let it use your device's precise location. You can manage your preferences inlocation settings.Why:Precise location helps Bard provide more relevant responses about restaurants near you and many other things about your area.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 24 May 2023 chatgpt

May 24, 2023 — iOS app available in more countries, shared links in alpha, Bing Plugin, disable history on iOS

ChatGPT app for iOS in more countries
Good news! We’re expanding availability of the ChatGPT app for iOS to more countries and regions. Users in 11 countries can now download the ChatGPT app in the Apple App Store including the United States: Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom.We will continue to roll out to more countries and regions in the coming weeks. You can track the iOS app rollout here.
Shared Links
We're excited to introduce a new feature: shared links. This feature allows you to create and share your ChatGPT conversations with others. Recipients of your shared link can either view the conversation or copy it to their own chats to continue the thread. This feature is currently rolling out to a small set of testers in alpha, with plans to expand to all users (including free) in the upcoming weeks.To share your conversations:
Click on the thread you’d like to shareSelect the “Share” buttonClick on “Copy Link”
Learn more.
Bing Plugin
Browse with Bing. We’ve integrated the browsing feature - currently in beta for paid users - more deeply with Bing. You can now click into queries that the model is performing. We look forward to expanding the integration soon.
Disable chat history on iOS
You can now disable your chat history on iOS. Conversations started on your device when chat history is disabled won’t be used to improve our models, won’t appear in your history on your other devices, and will only be stored for 30 days. Similar to the functionality on the web, this setting does not sync across browsers or devices. Learn more.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 24 May 2023 chatgpt

May 24, 2023 — iOS app available in more countries, shared links in alpha, Bing Plugin, disable history on iOS

ChatGPT app for iOS in more countries
Good news! We’re expanding availability of the ChatGPT app for iOS to more countries and regions. Users in 11 countries can now download the ChatGPT app in the Apple App Store including the United States: Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom.
We will continue to roll out to more countries and regions in the coming weeks. You can track the iOS app rollout here.
Shared Links
We're excited to introduce a new feature: shared links. This feature allows you to create and share your ChatGPT conversations with others. Recipients of your shared link can either view the conversation or copy it to their own chats to continue the thread. This feature is currently rolling out to a small set of testers in alpha, with plans to expand to all users (including free) in the upcoming weeks.
To share your conversations:
Click on the thread you’d like to shareSelect the “Share” buttonClick on “Copy Link”
Learn more.
Bing Plugin
Browse with Bing. We’ve integrated the browsing feature - currently in beta for paid users - more deeply with Bing. You can now click into queries that the model is performing. We look forward to expanding the integration soon.
Disable chat history on iOS
You can now disable your chat history on iOS. Conversations started on your device when chat history is disabled won’t be used to improve our models, won’t appear in your history on your other devices, and will only be stored for 30 days. Similar to the functionality on the web, this setting does not sync across browsers or devices. Learn more.
Gemini
Gemini 23 May 2023 gemini_app

2023.05.23

Bringing images to BardWhat:Starting with English responses, Bard can now bring in images from Google Search, so you can get helpful responses with visuals. You can also ask Bard for images directly. Bard will show a source for each image.Why:Images can help you communicate your ideas more effectively. They can bring concepts to life, make recommendations more persuasive, and enhance responses when you ask for visual information.
Gemini
Gemini 23 May 2023 gemini_app

2023.05.23

Bringing images to BardWhat: Starting with English responses, Bard can now bring in images from Google Search, so you can get helpful responses with visuals. You can also ask Bard for images directly. Bard will show a source for each image.Why:Images can help you communicate your ideas more effectively. They can bring concepts to life, make recommendations more persuasive and enhance responses when you ask for visual information.
Gemini
Gemini 15 May 2023 gemini_app

2023.05.15

More concise summariesWhat:We’ve updated Bard with better summarization capabilities by incorporating advances we’ve developed in our large language models.Why:We’re making Bard better at summarizing information, which is especially helpful when you want to get the gist of a topic quickly. Bard won’t always get it right, but will keep improving with your feedback.Making sources more usefulWhat:Bard can now help you identify which parts of a response match a source. For the responses with sources, you’ll see numbers alongside the response. By clicking on the numbers you will now be able to identify the section of the text that matches the source and easily navigate to it.Why:We want to make it easier for you to understand which parts of a response match a source and provide you with source links in line with the text.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 12 May 2023 chatgpt

May 12, 2023 — Web browsing and Plugins are now rolling out in beta

If you are a ChatGPT Plus user, enjoy early access to experimental new features, which may change during development. We’ll be making these features accessible via a new beta panel in your settings, which is rolling out to all Plus users over the course of the next week.
Once the beta panel rolls out to you, you’ll be able to try two new features:
Web browsing: Try a new version of ChatGPT that knows when and how to browse the internet to answer questions about recent topics and events.Plugins:Try a new version of ChatGPT that knows when and how to use third-party plugins that you enable.
To use third-party plugins, follow these instructions:
Navigate tohttps://chatgpt.com/Select “Plugins” from the model switcherIn the “Plugins” dropdown, click “Plugin Store” to install and enable new plugins
To enable beta features:
Click on 'Profile & Settings'Select 'Beta features'Toggle on the features you’d like to try
For more information on our rollout process, please check out the article here.
In addition to the beta panel, users can now choose to continue generating a message beyond the maximum token limit. Each continuation counts towards the message allowance.
Gemini
Gemini 10 May 2023 gemini_app

2023.05.10

Expanding access to Bard in more countries and languagesWhat:You can now collaborate with Bard in Japanese and Korean, in addition to US English. We have also expanded access to Bard in all three languages to over 180 countries and territories.Why:As we continue to build Bard responsibly with more real-world feedback, we're gradually expanding access to more languages, countries, and territories over time.Export to Google Docs & GmailWhat:We've added new one-click options to export content generated by Bard, including formatting, directly into Google Docs and Gmail.Why:We want to speed up and simplify your workflow by giving you a way to export Bard’s responses and edit them directly in these Google Workspace apps.Read more comfortably in dim lightWhat:We’ve launched Dark theme on Bard, giving you the ability to easily switch Bard’s appearance between a light background with dark text to a dark background with light text.Why:Dark theme can make using Bard easier on your eyes in dim light.
Gemini
Gemini 10 May 2023 gemini_app

2023.05.10

2023.05.10Expanding access to Bard in more countries and languagesWhat: You can now collaborate with Bard in Japanese and Korean, in addition to US English. We have also expanded access to Bard in all three languages to over 180 countries and territories.Why:As we continue to build Bard responsibly with more real-world feedback, we're gradually expanding access to more languages, countries, and territories over time.Export to Google Docs & GmailWhat:We've added new one-click options to export content generated by Bard, including formatting, directly into Google Docs and Gmail.Why:We want to speed up and simplify your workflow by giving you a way to export Bard’s responses and edit them directly in these Google Workspace apps.Read more comfortably in dim lightWhat:We’ve launched Dark theme on Bard, giving you the ability to easily switch Bard’s appearance between a light background with dark text to a dark background with light text.Why:Dark theme can make using Bard easier on your eyes in dim light.
Gemini
Gemini 5 May 2023 gemini_app

2023.05.05

Access for Google Workspace accountsWhat:Google Workspace admins can now enable Bard for their domains, allowing their users to access Bard using their Workspace accounts.Why:You can now use Bard to help with work, research, or other business needs, when signed into your administrator-enabled Google Workspace account.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 3 May 2023 chatgpt

May 3, 2023 — Updates to ChatGPT

We’ve made several updates to ChatGPT! Here's what's new:
You can now turn off chat history and export your data from the ChatGPT settings. Conversations that are started when chat history is disabled won’t be used to train and improve our models, and won’t appear in the history sidebar.We are deprecating the Legacy (GPT-3.5) model on May 10th. Users will be able to continue their existing conversations with this model, but new messages will use the default model.
Gemini
Gemini 21 Apr 2023 gemini_app

2023.04.21

Help with codingWhat:Bard can now help you code in over 20 programming languages. When Bard generates Python code, you can also export & test the code directly in Google Colab. Try prompting Bard for help with languages like C++, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, and even Google Sheets functions.Why:People of all levels of programming experience, from beginners to experienced engineers, can use Bard to help with coding—whether it’s by generating & exporting code, debugging code, or explaining how code works. Use discretion and carefully test and review all code for errors, bugs, and vulnerabilities before relying on it.Adding more variety to draftsWhat:When you view other drafts, you’ll now see a wider range of options that are more distinct from each other.Why:A wider range of more distinct drafts can help expand your creative explorations.
Gemini
Gemini 21 Apr 2023 gemini_app

2023.04.21

2023.04.21Help with codingWhat: Bard can now help you code in over 20 programming languages. When Bard generates Python code, you can also export and test the code directly in Google Colab. Try prompting Bard for help with languages like C++, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, and even Google Sheets functions.Why:People of all levels of programming experience, from beginners to experienced engineers, can use Bard to help with coding—whether it’s by generating & exporting code, debugging code, or explaining how code works. Use discretion and carefully test and review all code for errors, bugs, and vulnerabilities before relying on it.Adding more variety to draftsWhat:When you view other drafts, you’ll now see a wider range of options that are more distinct from each other.Why:A wider range of more distinct drafts can help expand your creative explorations.
Gemini
Gemini 10 Apr 2023 gemini_app

2023.04.10

Welcome to Bard’s inaugural experiment update!Experiment updates pageWhat:We’ve launched anExperiment updatespage to post the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes for the Bard experiment.Why:So that people will have an easy place to see the latest Bard updates for them to test and provide feedback.There’s more when you click “Google it”What:We’ve added additional suggested Search topics when people click “Google it.”Why:People will be able to explore a broader range of interests with more related topics.Updates to Bard’s capabilitiesWhat:We've updated Bard with better capabilities for math and logic.Why:Bard doesn’t always get it right on math and logic prompts and we are working toward higher-quality responses in these areas.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 23 Mar 2023 chatgpt

March 23, 2023 — Introducing plugins in ChatGPT

We are announcing experimental support for AI plugins in ChatGPT — tools designed specifically for language models. Plugins can help ChatGPT access up-to-date information, run computations, or use third-party services. You can learn more about plugins here.Today, we will begin extending plugin access to users and developers from our waitlist. The plugins we are rolling out with are:
Browsing: An experimental model that knows when and how to browse the internetCode Interpreter: An experimental ChatGPT model that can use Python, and handles uploads and downloadsThird-party plugins: An experimental model that knows when and how to use external plugins.
You can join the waitlist to try plugins here:
ChatGPT Plugin Waitlist
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 23 Mar 2023 chatgpt

March 23, 2023 — Introducing plugins in ChatGPT

We are announcing experimental support for AI plugins in ChatGPT — tools designed specifically for language models. Plugins can help ChatGPT access up-to-date information, run computations, or use third-party services. You can learn more about plugins here.
Today, we will begin extending plugin access to users and developers from our waitlist. The plugins we are rolling out with are:
Browsing: An experimental model that knows when and how to browse the internetCode Interpreter: An experimental ChatGPT model that can use Python, and handles uploads and downloadsThird-party plugins: An experimental model that knows when and how to use external plugins.
You can join the waitlist to try plugins here:
ChatGPT Plugin Waitlist

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