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A new tool makes it easier to use AI in your browser

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. If you use AI tools all the time, one of the biggest frustrations is switching back and forth between tabs. If you don't want to interrupt your workflow, try switching to BrowserCopilot AI . This new AI Chrome plugin puts some of the most popular AI tools right into your browser, so you don't have to switch back and forth. BrowserCopilot is a Chrome-based AI assistant that lives directly inside your browser, so it can help on the exact page you are already using.


ChatGPT has a new hidden Temporary Chats setting

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PCWorld reports that OpenAI is testing an updated Temporary Chat feature for ChatGPT that retains personal customizations without saving conversations. This hidden setting functions like Incognito Mode, allowing private chats while maintaining user personalization preferences across sessions. AI engineer Tibor Blaho discovered the optional feature, though OpenAI may still store chat copies for up to 30 days for security purposes. OpenAI is testing an update to ChatGPT's "Temporary Chat" feature . Temporary Chat allows you to "have a conversation with a blank slate" where "ChatGPT won't be aware of previous conversations or access memories." It's a lot like Incognito Mode in Chrome, which you can use to "privately" browse the web--except here, it's chatting. The update to Temporary Chat will sort of tweak this, allowing ChatGPT to retain your personal customizations without the conversation itself being saved or affecting your overall account. Temporary chat in ChatGPT has a new, currently hidden option that lets you still use personalization (memory, chat history, style and tone preferences) even though the chat is only temporary ChatGPT web app now also mentions new ChatGPT FinServ plans (Enterprise-like), shopping pic.twitter.com/CaMaeYlCmP



Do this instead of paying monthly for AI

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Get a 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription on sale for $74.97 and never switch tools or worry about fees again (MSRP $540). Monthly AI subscriptions add up fast--and once you've enlisted ChatGPT for writing, Gemini for research, and another tool for images or audio, you might already feel like you're in too deep. But 1min.AI is combining them all into a single, lifetime AI platform without subscription fees. So, you need to generate articles for work?


ChatGPT is now indexing Grok's AI slop

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PCWorld reports that ChatGPT 5.2 is now indexing Grokipedia, xAI's AI-generated encyclopedia known for inaccuracies and conspiracy theories. This creates a concerning feedback loop where AI-generated misinformation spreads between major language models, potentially overwriting established knowledge. The integration poses significant risks to information integrity as biased or false content from one AI system influences another's responses. More and more of the web is filling up with LLM-generated text, images, and even videos and music . It's an even bigger problem than it seems because the "AI" systems that have scoured the web to generate their large language models are now .


Microsoft adds more AI features to Notepad in latest preview update

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PCWorld reports that Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview update brings AI text generation and improvement tools to Notepad, similar to chatbot functionality. The update also expands Markdown support for easier formatting and adds AI-generated coloring book pages plus a smarter Fill tool to Paint. These AI features remain optional and can be disabled in settings, requiring a Microsoft account for users who choose to enable them. Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 11 Insiders that adds AI features and easier formatting options to Notepad. The otherwise stripped-down text editor has also been given a new welcome screen that describes the app as "the essential text editor, enhanced."


You'll soon be able to AI-generate coloring book pages in Windows Paint

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PCWorld reports that Microsoft is adding AI-powered coloring book generation to Windows Paint, allowing users to create custom pages from text descriptions. This Copilot AI feature will be available on Copilot+ PCs and includes a new fill tolerance slider for more precise coloring effects. Notepad is also receiving updates with lightweight formatting, Markdown support, and faster AI text generation capabilities for enhanced productivity. Adult coloring books have long been a great gift idea for Christmas and birthdays, and now it seems like Microsoft is catching onto their popularity. According to a recent blog post, Windows Insiders are now starting to get access to a new update that adds two features to Windows Paint, one of which is AI-generated coloring books. With the new Coloring Book feature, you can ask Copilot AI to generate a series of coloring book pages according to your descriptions. Microsoft shows an example of cute cats on donuts (see above). The generated pages can then be saved or pasted directly onto the workspace, where you can then color them in yourself. The Coloring Book feature in Paint will only be available on Copilot+ PCs.


Pay 75 once, use multiple AI models forever

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. AI tools are everywhere now--but using them efficiently is a different story. Most people end up bouncing between chatbots, image generators, writing tools, and video apps, each with its own subscription. For $74.97 through January 31, you get lifetime access to a multi-model AI platform powered by names you already recognize, including GPT-4o, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, Llama, Mistral, and Cohere. Different models excel at different tasks, and 1min.AI lets you switch between them without extra costs or logins.


Adobe adds AI-powered Object Mask to Premiere Pro, plus more

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PCWorld reports that Adobe has introduced an AI-powered Object Mask tool for Premiere Pro that automatically creates masks and tracks moving objects in seconds. The update significantly boosts performance with existing mask tools now tracking objects up to 20 times faster than before. After Effects receives new features including SVG file import and parametric 3D mesh objects, with all AI processing handled locally for user privacy. Adobe has unveiled several new AI-powered features for its Premiere Pro and After Effects video editing and effects software, Engadget reports. Premiere Pro introduces a new AI-powered Object Mask tool that makes it possible to quickly select and track people or objects in moving footage.


Asus ROG Ally update lets AI haters ditch 'Gaming Copilot'

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PCWorld reports that ASUS ROG Ally users can now disable or remap Microsoft's Gaming Copilot feature through the latest Armoury Crate SE update. This change reflects widespread user resistance to Microsoft's aggressive push for AI features, Windows 11 migration, and in-OS advertising across their gaming devices. The update also includes BIOS fixes and improvements for standby mode and UI scaling, giving ROG Ally owners greater control over their handheld gaming experience. Microsoft's Copilot "AI" system isn't exactly a smash hit among its users . While the company has rebranded at least some of the features as enhancements for gaming, PC gamers don't seem to be taking to it any better.