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Published 26 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader,
Happy Halloween! 🎃
This week’s updates really hit a sweet spot between creativity and productivity, and I’ve been testing a lot of them behind the scenes. Claude memory is now available to everyone, Canva just launched their new “Creative Operating System,” and OpenAI quietly added company-level knowledge to ChatGPT, which is a big deal for teams managing internal data. Let me just throw in a little let's do a happy dance emoji for that one. 💃
But what really caught my attention is Google’s new Vibe Coding tool inside AI Studio. It lets you describe how you want your app to work — in plain language — and it builds the logic and API connections for you. It’s the kind of tool that opens doors for non-developers and speeds things up for pros. Definitely worth checking out if you’ve been thinking about building something but didn’t want to touch code.
Also in the mix: Microsoft Copilot is getting smarter across Teams and Edge, OpenAI’s music model is in the works, and LinkedIn’s new AI training policy means it’s time to double-check your data settings.
Big News of the Week
OpenAI Launches Company Knowledge for ChatGPT ChatGPT can now store and reference internal company docs, FAQs, and policies — letting teams build an AI assistant that answers using verified company data while staying consistent with brand voice.
OpenAI Partners With PayPal for Payments You can now pay for ChatGPT Plus or Teams using PayPal, making it easier to manage subscriptions through trusted payment methods.
OpenAI Developing an AI Music Generator OpenAI is working on a new music model that creates songs from text or audio prompts — think “describe a mood” and get a full composition. It’s expected to rival Suno and Udio.
Google Launches Vibe Coding in AI Studio Developers can now build and test AI workflows visually in AI Studio — blending drag-and-drop coding with AI-powered assistance. IT’S AMAZING!!!!
Google Expands Gemini Into Smart Homes Gemini can now control smart devices conversationally. You’ll be able to say, “Gemini, I’m heading out,” and it’ll lock doors, adjust lights, and set routines automatically.
Microsoft Adds Copilot Mode to Edge Edge’s new Copilot Mode turns the browser into a built-in AI workspace. It can summarize pages, draft posts, and rewrite content right inside your tab.
Anthropic Launches Claude for Financial Services Claude now supports financial organizations with new privacy safeguards, on-premise options, and better reasoning for fraud detection, reporting, and compliance.
Canva Launches Its “Creative Operating System” Canva’s massive redesign unites Magic Write, Magic Media, and Magic Switch into one intelligent workspace. You can generate brand kits, edit formats instantly, and get AI layout suggestions — all from a single dashboard.
LinkedIn Expands AI Data Training — Opt Out Before Nov. 3 LinkedIn will start using public profile data, posts, and engagement metrics from users in the EU, UK, Canada, and Hong Kong for AI training and ad targeting. To stop this, disable “data sharing for AI improvement” in your settings.
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Prompt of the Week
This ChatGPT Agent acts as your AI Executive Assistant, checking your Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Gmail each morning at 6:00 AM. It compiles everything you need for the day into a single morning briefing — including your meetings, and important emails.
Setup Instructions
Step 1: Connect Your Google Services
In ChatGPT, go to Settings → Connect Apps. (No need to click your name — you were right, it’s just in Settings.)
Toggle ON these connectors and sign in:
Gmail
Google Calendar
Google Drive
Once connected, ChatGPT Agent Mode will be able to read data from those services.
Step 2: Open Agent Mode
Start a new chat in ChatGPT.
In the top-right of the chat window, toggle Agent Mode ON (the little switch icon that says “Agent”).
You’ll see a short message confirming that ChatGPT can now use your connected apps.
Step 3: Use This Prompt
Now that Agent Mode is active, paste this prompt directly into the chat and hit Enter:
Prompt for Daily Briefing:
Each morning at 6:00 AM, check my connected Google Calendar, and Gmail, and create a concise daily briefing. Send the briefing to me here.
Here’s what to include:
1. Calendar
- List all events and meetings for today.
- Include the time, participants, and meeting links (Google Meet / Zoom).
2. Drive
- Find any Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides related to today’s meetings or topics.
- Add them under a “Key Documents” section with direct links.
3. Gmail
- Summarize unread or starred emails connected to today’s meetings.
- For each, include sender, subject, and a short one-line summary.
- Link to open the message in Gmail.
4. Format
- Begin with: “Good morning! Here’s your daily briefing for [Day, Date].”
- Organize into sections:
- 🗓️ Today’s Schedule
- 📂 Key Documents
- ✉️ Important Emails
- End with an encouraging line like “You’ve got this!” or “Wishing you a productive day!”
5. If there are no events
- Say: “No meetings today — great time for deep work!”
6. Tone
- Keep it professional, friendly, and clear.
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