
OpenAI is enhancing its free and Go tiers for ChatGPT by removing rate limits for text conversations and introducing a "Think" button to improve reasoning for complex questions. The default model for these users is being upgraded to GPT-5.6 Luna, with similar improvements for Plus and Pro subscribers. The new model focuses on providing more direct and accurate responses with better formatting and reduced extra detail. A slider is also available to control the level of thought included in answers.
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Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about a question that’s been rocketing around the tech industry for the past week: Is Google losing the AI race? That’s because last week Google announced a bombshell reorganization of its AI division, Google DeepMind. Jeff Dean, the company’s chief scientist, is […]

Microsoft is finally beginning to combine its consumer and commercial Copilot AI assistants into a single "super app" interface, starting with the Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps. Both personal and work accounts will be moved to the new unified app, which recycles the "Microsoft Copilot" name but features an updated app icon. The single […]
