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Five Ways to Get More from ChatGPT
The article shares five simple workflow changes designed to make ChatGPT more useful and reduce the need to start every conversation from scratch. It focuses on practical usage habits rather than a new model, feature, or API release.
Engineering with Codex and ChatGPT 5.5
An expert engineer shares the experience of using Codex and ChatGPT 5.5 for high-concurrency coding and automated code review. The article details how AI agents and custom skills can significantly boost productivity while presenting new challenges in human-AI collaboration.
Hamming's insights on scientific success and personality
Richard Hamming discusses how personality traits, such as openness and the willingness to 'sell' one's work, are critical for scientific breakthroughs. He emphasizes solving important problems rather than just working hard.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work for Automated Workflow
OpenAI has introduced 'ChatGPT Work', a new feature designed to automate repetitive tasks and busywork. It aims to streamline professional workflows by completing complex, multi-step requests.
ChatGPT is now a partner for your most ambitious work
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Work, an agentic tool designed to interact with your apps and files. It is built to manage long-running projects and automate complex workflows from goal to completion.
Real-World Impact of Hiring AI Digital Employees
Professionals and business owners share their experiences using AI Agents to automate workflows, reduce headcount costs, and scale operations.
Anthropic's vision: When AI builds itself
Anthropic's latest report highlights that over 80% of their production code is now written by Claude, signaling a shift from manual coding to AI-assisted development. The report warns of the 'human-machine speed gap' as AI research accelerates, emphasizing the need for human oversight and judgment.
Gary Tan: 400x Productivity Boost with AI-Native Workflow
YC CEO Gary Tan demonstrates how he achieved a 400x increase in coding output by integrating AI agents into his development workflow. He emphasizes the 'Token Max' philosophy and the use of specialized AI tools like Claude Code and custom RAG systems.
Anthropic Executive: 90% of Code Now AI-Generated
An Anthropic executive revealed that 90% of the company's codebase is now generated by AI. This highlights a significant shift in software development productivity and the maturity of AI coding assistants.
Anthropic CFO: AI Now Writes 90% of Company Code
Anthropic's CFO reported that 90% of the company's codebase is now generated by AI. This shift marks a transition for employees from active execution to system supervision.
Google Testing Gemini Live and Skills for Web
Google is expanding Gemini Live to desktop and web platforms. Additionally, new chat-level skills are being tested, allowing users to create or upload reusable tasks.
Anthropic reveals best practices for Claude Cowork task automation
Anthropic has published a guide on how to effectively utilize Claude Cowork for PC-based business tasks. The guide clarifies the distinction between standard chat interfaces and Claude Code, offering advice on task delegation.
Vercel Plugin now available in VS Code and Copilot
The Vercel Plugin is now integrated into VS Code and the GitHub Copilot CLI, providing on-demand platform knowledge. It helps developers stay updated with Vercel APIs and recommended patterns directly within their coding environment.
Cursor developing Sand, a general-purpose AI agent
Cursor is expanding beyond coding tools to build Sand, a general-purpose agent designed to compete with Claude Cowork. The project's future may be influenced by Elon Musk's strategic decisions.
Could AI Actually Increase Legal Work?
Legal experts suggest that AI automation of clerical tasks might lead to a 'Jevon's paradox' in the legal profession. As costs for legal services drop, demand for litigation and deal-making may increase, creating more work for lawyers.
OpenAI lifts 5-hour usage limits for ChatGPT Work and Codex
OpenAI has temporarily lifted the 5-hour usage limit for its desktop AI tool 'ChatGPT Work' and the coding assistant 'Codex'. Additionally, the company is working on improving the processing efficiency of the 'GPT-5.6 Sol' model.
The Rise of 'One-Person Companies' in the AI Era
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Qu Xiaoyin discusses how AI agents are enabling 'one-person companies' to scale productivity to levels previously requiring large teams. The focus shifts from managing humans to orchestrating AI agents.
OpenAI launches new ChatGPT tool for workplace productivity
OpenAI has officially released a new ChatGPT tool specifically designed to streamline work-related tasks. This 'super app' aims to integrate AI more deeply into professional workflows.
GPT-5.6 becomes the preferred model for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has integrated GPT-5.6 as the primary engine for its 365 Copilot suite. This update aims to deliver higher-quality outputs and faster processing speeds across core applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The origin story of Anthropic's Claude Code
This article explores the development philosophy behind Claude Code, emphasizing that the best tools are built to solve the creator's own pain points. It highlights how Anthropic iterates on developer tools by dogfooding their own AI models.
Claude Code + Obsidian: Building Your AI Second Brain
A new workflow combining Claude Code and Obsidian transforms LLMs from passive chatbots into active knowledge production systems, enabling persistent memory and automated knowledge compilation.
Defining the 'Super Individual' in the AI Era
The article explores the concept of 'Super Individuals'โknowledge workers who leverage AI to achieve the output of small teams. It emphasizes that true 'super' status comes from iterative tool mastery and deep domain expertise rather than just using AI tools.
Alibaba Launches Qwen CosyVoice AI Input App
Alibaba has launched the Qwen CosyVoice input app, which leverages large model integration for high-accuracy voice recognition. The tool features intelligent text polishing to enhance user communication.
Epic CEO suggests AI to lower game production costs
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney suggests that AI could reduce the high costs of long-term game operations, specifically referencing the challenges faced by titles like Destiny 2. Epic is integrating AI tools into Unreal Engine 6 to streamline development workflows.
AI agents create a new cycle of 'time famine'
While AI agents were promised to save time, they have instead removed cognitive friction, leading to increased work density and a 'time famine' for power users.
AI automates manual creation from PC logs
A new solution addresses knowledge silos by using AI to analyze PC activity logs and automatically generate operational manuals, solving handover issues.
Microsoft Adds Custom Skills and Oversight to Copilot in Excel
Microsoft is enhancing Copilot in Excel with user-defined 'skills' for automated workflows and a new 'plan' mode that allows users to review and approve AI actions before execution. These updates aim to improve trust and control when handling complex financial data and reporting models.
How AI Agents are Transforming Modern Workflows
OpenAI released a new research paper detailing how AI agents enable the execution of longer, more complex tasks. The findings highlight significant productivity gains across various professional roles.
Anthropic Launches Claude Tag for Slack Integration
Anthropic has released the beta version of 'Claude Tag', allowing users to invite Claude into Slack channels. It automates task planning by analyzing context within the channel.
Agent landscape: What's hype vs. what's actually working
This analysis categorizes AI agents into four tiers, identifying Coding Agents and AI Customer Service as the only currently viable, high-ROI production tools, while dismissing many 'digital employee' demos as hype.