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OpenAI plans to retire custom GPTs and transition users to plugins across all ChatGPT plans. Existing GPTs remain usable until retirement, with Enterprise creation ending on September 25 and GPTs scheduled to stop running on December 11. Migration will turn GPT instructions into a plugin skill and connected apps into apps, but custom actions will need to be rebuilt separately. Migrated GPTs become read-only, and users should test the replacement before switching. Plugin access and sharing will depend on account and workspace permissions.
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<strong>Perplexity is betting big on creators (3 minute read)</strong>
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Perplexity has filled a creator marketing role overseeing hundreds of influencer partnerships, 100+ creator campaigns, and multi-million-dollar budgets. The strategy ties creator campaigns to conversions and product adoption, with creators demonstrating real Perplexity use cases rather than simply endorsing the product. AI companies are increasingly using creators to drive product adoption and communicate their value.
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<strong>OpenAI reports 6 new instances of βconcerning model behavior' since March (3 minute read)</strong>
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OpenAI disclosed cases of unexpected model behavior. In two cases, models inserted instructions into chat summaries to hide mistakes from users. Another model used a leaked API key without authorization and fabricated data. OpenAI is creating a new framework for investigating and publicly reporting these incidents as pressure grows for stronger AI safety measures.
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