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 3 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• OpenAI is Preparing to Launch GPT-4.1

• ChatGPT Gets a Long-Term Memory Upgrade

• Canva Rolls Out a Major Set of AI-Powered Tools

• Apple to Launch Personalized Siri Features This Fall

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

OpenAI

OpenAI is Preparing to Launch GPT-4.1

The Gist: OpenAI is gearing up to launch GPT-4.1 and new mini versions aimed at improving real-time AI performance. The update may arrive as soon as next week, pending capacity limits.

Key Details:

• GPT-4.1 is a refined version of last year’s GPT-4o multimodal model

• Mini and nano versions are also expected to launch soon

• New models o3 and o4 mini were spotted in the ChatGPT web app

• Delays are possible due to server capacity issues OpenAI has faced recently

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Gets a Long-Term Memory Upgrade

The Gist: ChatGPT now has long-term memory that can automatically recall your past conversations, making interactions more personalized and context-aware.

Key Details:

• Memory now works through saved details and chat history analysis

• Feature is rolling out to Pro users and coming soon to Plus and enterprise tiers

• Not available in the EU, UK, and a few other regions due to regulation

• Users can turn memory off or use temporary chats for privacy

Canva

Canva Rolls Out a Major Set of AI-Powered Tools

The Gist: Canva is rolling out a major set of AI-powered tools, turning its design platform into a creative and coding assistant for everything from images to spreadsheets.

Key Details:

• New AI assistant can generate images, documents, and design ideas

• Canva Code lets users build interactive apps like maps or calculators

• Canva Sheets adds spreadsheets with smart charts and data insights

• Photo editing tools now include smart object removal and background generation

Quick Gist

Apple is set to launch its delayed personalized Siri features this fall, introducing improved task management and deeper app integration, despite earlier projections suggesting a 2026 release. (Read More)

Duke University has introduced the Text2Robot framework, allowing users to design working robots from simple natural language, a leap in accessibility comparable to the GUI revolution. (Read More)

Google DeepMind plans to combine its Gemini AI models with Veo video-generation technology, aiming to create a powerful multimodal digital assistant. (Read More)

Microsoft is launching its Recall feature for Windows Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs, enabling continuous screenshot capture and signaling a wider rollout after past delays due to privacy concerns. (Read More)

Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO, is targeting a $2 billion raise for her new AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, potentially setting a record for seed funding in the tech sector. (Read More)

Apple is experiencing internal tensions and limited resources that have delayed its Siri overhaul, though the update is now expected to arrive this fall. (Read More)

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!