Updates
What changed for users in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, Veo and other AI tools.

Gemini Task mode replaces Spark with a chat-box toggle
Gemini's Spark agent is now called Task and sits in a Chat/Task toggle under the prompt box. Pro and Ultra only.

ChatGPT image generation ads: OpenAI starts a test
OpenAI will test labeled visual ads in ChatGPT while images generate, starting later this month in the US.

ChatGPT camera now scans pages into one PDF
ChatGPT's iPhone camera has a Scan mode that joins several pages into one PDF for your chat.

Gemini skills replace Gems: saved prompts you call with /
Gemini skills save your instructions once and run them from the prompt bar. Gems stop working from November.

Claude artifact usage promotion halves session use
Until October 15, artifact work in Claude counts half against the five-hour limit on Pro, Max and Team.

ChatGPT adds virtual try-on for clothes and accessories
ChatGPT shopping listings now have a Try on button that previews clothes on your selfie, plus Favorites.

ChatGPT Pro 500 launches as Pro 200 returns with less usage
ChatGPT Pro 500 costs $500 a month and adds Astra Ultrafast to the Pro lineup.
