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OpenAI just dropped a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse, and it’s designed to flip the script: instead of waiting for you to ask questions, the AI now proactively starts the conversation with a personalized daily brief.
The goal? To make ChatGPT feel less like a tool you summon and more like a real personal assistant. Whether that sounds like progress — or just chatbait — is up to you.
How ChatGPT Pulse works
Pulse quietly studies your chat history, memory, and feedback throughout the day. Behind the scenes, it even does some asynchronous research. Then, when morning hits, you’re greeted with a curated feed of visual cards you can skim quickly or expand for more detail.
Think of it as your own custom morning briefing: news, updates, or reminders tied directly to your goals, habits, and calendar.
At first, I had the same question you might: do I really need one more thing to read in the morning? Between emails, messages, and notifications, it feels like enough already. But here’s why Pulse could actually earn a spot in your routine.
Why Pulse might be useful
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Personalized research on autopilot: Pulse tracks your interests and delivers updates you actually care about — training schedules, meal planning, soccer scores, or whatever else you’re into.
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Smarter with connected apps: If you link Gmail or Google Calendar (optional), ChatGPT can surface travel tips, remind you about birthdays, or draft your next meeting agenda.
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Focused, not endless scrolling: Updates refresh once a day and vanish unless you save them. The point isn’t to keep you doomscrolling — it’s to give you just enough context to move forward.
Why this matters
Until now, ChatGPT has been reactive. You ask, it answers. Pulse changes that by taking initiative — trying to anticipate your needs and offer useful info before you even type a word.
That shift nudges ChatGPT closer to being a true assistant, not just a chatbot. And importantly, OpenAI says you stay in control: you can give thumbs up/down on updates, clear your history, and choose what topics Pulse should cover.
The bottom line
If you’re a fan of Google News, Flipboard, or personalized feeds, you’ll probably find Pulse intriguing. It’s still in preview, and OpenAI says feedback will shape where it goes next.
Availability: Pulse is rolling out now to Pro users on mobile, with Plus users set to get it soon (though OpenAI hasn’t announced exact timing yet).
OpenAI is betting that the future of AI isn’t just about answering questions — it’s about knowing what you need before you ask.
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