OpenAI and Google have rolled out significant updates to their AI chatbot applications, enhancing how these tools interact with operating systems and other apps. OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Mac now allows direct integration with coding programs like Xcode and terminal, reducing the need for developers to transfer data manually. The update is available immediately for paid users and will be extended to enterprises and free users in the coming weeks. The company also launched its ChatGPT app for Windows, previously available only in preview for paid users.
Google, meanwhile, has released a standalone Gemini app for iOS, complementing its existing Android offering. Previously, Gemini’s iOS features were integrated into the broader Google app. These native applications improve the efficiency and functionality of AI chatbots, enabling smoother integration into daily workflows.
Earlier, Anthropic, also issued a new release to its ClaudeAI model which included the ability to control a PC. While this, too, is in the early stages, it’s another signficant move towards AI being able to fully automate work tasks.
However, challenges persist. Google’s Gemini, like other large language models, continues to grapple with issues of accuracy and safety. This was recently underscored when a user shared a disturbing interaction where Gemini responded inappropriately, prompting Google to reiterate its commitment to preventing such incidents. A spokesperson stated that the company has implemented measures to address these lapses, though concerns about the reliability of AI chatbots remain.
Occasional episodes where guardrails fail and hallucinations are not new. But as these models exercise greater autonomy and can control computers and other devices, the potential to go beyond words, already a risk with vulnerable people, to actions, makes the idea of AI safety even more critically important.
As both companies enhance their AI capabilities, the focus will likely remain on balancing innovation with safety to ensure user trust in these rapidly evolving tools.
