ChatGPT Gets a Major Upgrade (and It’s Just the Start)

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Ryan Ray
April 29, 2025

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What you need to know

  • OpenAI Supercharges ChatGPT: Smarter Search, Seamless Shopping, and Global WhatsApp Access

    ChatGPT just leveled up. Now it answers faster, helps you shop with built-in reviews and images, and even works on WhatsApp. Whether you're searching trending topics or tracking sports scores, it's all right there—no app-hopping needed.

    Takeaway: These upgrades make ChatGPT your all-in-one sidekick—research faster, shop smarter, and get real-time answers anywhere, even on WhatsApp. It saves time and makes life easier.

  • Anthropic’s Claude Code: AI Is Now Writing the Code—Not Just Helping

    Summary:
    Anthropic analyzed 500,000 coding interactions and found that Claude Code, its AI coding agent, automates 79% of tasks, compared to 49% on the general Claude.ai platform. Startups are leading the charge, with 33% of Claude Code usage tied to startup work, while enterprises account for only 13%. Web development tasks, especially those involving JavaScript and HTML, are the most common, indicating that front-end development is being rapidly transformed by AI. This shift suggests that AI is moving from a collaborative tool to a primary driver in software development .

    Takeaway:
    If you’re in software development, especially at a startup, integrating AI tools like Claude Code can significantly boost productivity by automating routine coding tasks. Embracing these tools now can give you a competitive edge as AI continues to reshape the industry.

  • Meta’s Edits App Hits 7M+ Downloads, Aims to Dominate Mobile Video Creation

    Summary:
    Meta has globally launched Edits, a free video editing app designed to rival TikTok's CapCut. Within its first week, Edits surpassed 7 million downloads, outpacing CapCut's initial performance . The app offers features like AI-generated animations, green screen capabilities, and watermark-free exports. Users can log in with their Instagram accounts to create and share videos directly to Instagram or Facebook . Edits is available now on iOS and Android devices .

    Takeaway:
    For content creators, Edits provides a powerful, free tool for mobile video editing. Its seamless integration with Instagram and Facebook, combined with advanced features, makes it an attractive alternative to existing apps like CapCut.

Quick Hits

Prompt of the Day

Goal:
Help me identify a bottleneck in my business and generate 3 practical solutions I can implement this week to address it.

Context:
I run a small services-based business. Revenue is inconsistent month-to-month. I have 2 contractors, do all the sales myself, and handle client fulfillment. I feel stretched thin but don’t know what to delegate or automate first.

Tone:
Direct, supportive, no fluff. Prioritize impact over complexity.

Format:
Return your advice in three sections:

Diagnosed Bottleneck

Recommended Solutions (ranked by ROI)

Action Plan for the Week

Constraints:

Don't suggest hiring a full-time employee

Avoid long-term strategies—I need fast, testable wins

Assume $500 or less available to spend this week