OpenAI has unveiled a new feature for ChatGPT Pro users called Pulse, which transforms the AI from a reactive tool into a proactive assistant. Pulse runs each night, performing asynchronous research based on a user’s chat history, saved memory, feedback, and optional app connections such as Gmail or Google Calendar. The following morning, it delivers a curated set of visual “cards” containing summaries, suggestions, or insights—anything from dinner ideas to project reminders.
Pulse is currently in preview on mobile (iOS and Android) and is limited to Pro users, with plans to expand to Plus and other tiers later. It requires that a user’s memory be enabled and that any app connectors (like email or calendar) be explicitly opted in. Each “pulse” refreshes daily: you can scan, open, save, or follow up on cards, and you can curate what you see via thumbs up/down or direct feedback.
One of Pulse’s core ambitions is to relieve the user from always having to know exactly what to ask. Instead of waiting for prompts, ChatGPT “thinks ahead,” surfacing relevant content and next steps “before you even ask.” Because Pulse can draw on calendar data, it may draft meeting agendas, suggest restaurant options tied to upcoming travel, or provide reminders linked to your schedule. The system applies safety filters to prevent harmful content or feedback loops from emerging.
Reactions to Pulse are mixed. Some users regard it as a powerful “night-shift researcher” that saves time on tasks like meeting prep or trend-watching. Others remain wary about privacy and “always-on” AI. On Reddit, some voices caution that proactive notifications might become intrusive or feel like ads. OpenAI addresses this by making connectors opt-in and allowing users to turn off memory or Pulse entirely.
Pulse marks a significant turning point for ChatGPT’s evolution, signaling a shift from reactive chat interface toward a more agentic, anticipatory assistant. Early feedback and usage data will likely guide how aggressively OpenAI expands the feature. For users, the key questions will be: how useful are the daily cards, how well does the system respect boundaries and context, and whether the convenience outweighs the tradeoffs in data use. As Pulse rolls out more broadly, it may redefine how people integrate ChatGPT into their routines—turning it from a Q&A partner into a morning briefing you never asked for, but might come to depend on.
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