Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 5 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• ChatGPT Search Integrated Into Apple Shortcuts

• Anthropic Open-Sources Tool to Link AI Models with External Systems

• ChatGPT Rumored to Join Samsung’s Galaxy AI

• Swiss Chapel Installs ‘AI Jesus’ Confessional Booth

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Search Integrated Into Apple Shortcuts

The Gist: ChatGPT’s new web-search feature is now available in Apple’s Shortcuts app, enabling iPhone and iPad users to create powerful AI-driven automations for seamless information retrieval and task execution.

Key Details:

• The Shortcuts app now includes an “Open SearchGPT” command, allowing users to integrate ChatGPT’s advanced web-search capabilities into custom automations.

• Users can combine ChatGPT’s search with Shortcuts' automation triggers, like location or time, to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

• Access currently requires a ChatGPT Plus or Teams subscription, with plans to extend to free users in the future.

• Siri can also interact with ChatGPT in the iOS 18.2 beta, letting users start requests with “Ask ChatGPT” for direct access to the chatbot.

Anthropic

Anthropic Open-Sources Tool to Link AI Models with External Systems

The Gist: Anthropic has released the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source toolkit that makes it easier for developers to link large language models with external systems, saving time and effort.

Key Details:

• MCP allows LLMs to access external data, tools, or applications without extensive custom coding.

• Integrations can be set up in under an hour using JSON-RPC 2.0 for data exchange.

• It includes features like autonomous task execution with user oversight.

• Early adopters include companies like Block Inc. and Apollo Inc., with more integrations underway.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Rumored to Join Samsung’s Galaxy AI

The Gist: Samsung is reportedly in talks with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its Galaxy devices, potentially enhancing its AI offerings alongside existing partnerships like Google Gemini.

Key Details:

• OpenAI and Samsung are rumored to be discussing a ChatGPT integration similar to OpenAI’s deal with Apple.

• Samsung currently uses Google Gemini for its Galaxy AI features, making this move potentially surprising.

• CEO Sam Altman’s visit to South Korea in January sparked discussions of a partnership for AI chip production.

• Samsung could leverage ChatGPT to strengthen its next-gen AI assistant and match Apple’s Siri-ChatGPT integration launching in iOS 18.2.

Quick Gist

Google Workspace revealed in a survey that 82% of young workers use AI tools at work, with 98% expecting significant industry impact in the next five years, highlighting AI's role in enhancing productivity and management skills (Read More).

Innovative Eyewear launched the Lucyd Lyte 2024 Edition smart eyewear, featuring improved TR90 plastic for enhanced durability and adjustability, along with upgraded smart features and lenses (Read More).

Apple is planning a major overhaul of Siri, set to debut as 'LLM Siri' in spring 2026, incorporating advanced AI technology for improved conversational abilities and task management (Read More).

A Swiss chapel has installed an "AI Jesus" confessional booth, allowing parishioners to digitally confess their sins while sparking debate on the role of technology in spirituality (Read More).

A Google Workspace survey reveals that 93% of Gen Z workers use AI tools weekly, driving significant changes in workplace practices while expressing concerns about job security amid rising automation (Read More).

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!