Canvas—12 Days of OpenAI: Day 4

Summary

OpenAI introduces Canvas, a new tool integrated into ChatGPT that enhances collaboration in writing, coding, and content creation. Users can now work side-by-side with ChatGPT, refining stories, essays, or debugging Python code, with real-time feedback and edits. Canvas supports Python code execution, visualizations, and features like emoji insertion. Additionally, Canvas is integrated into Custom GPTs, allowing tailored experiences, like automatically generating personalized letters for Santa. Available to all users, including those on free plans, Canvas revolutionizes how we create and interact with content in ChatGPT, making it a versatile tool for both creativity and technical tasks.

Takeaways

• 😀 Canvas is now available to all users, integrated directly into the main ChatGPT model, allowing for enhanced collaboration on writing and coding tasks.
• 😀 Python code execution is now supported within Canvas, enabling users to run code directly and view outputs such as text and graphics in real-time.
• 😀 Custom GPTs can now be imbued with Canvas capabilities, allowing users to create specialized AI assistants that collaborate on documents and code.
• 😀 The Canvas interface includes a side-by-side view where users can interact with both the chat and the document, making it easier to edit and collaborate.
• 😀 Canvas features a set of commonly used shortcuts for document collaboration, including adjusting tone, length, and language complexity for different audiences.
• 😀 Emojis can be automatically inserted into text, offering fun and creative ways to enhance written content.
• 😀 Canvas allows users to get in-line feedback on their work, with ChatGPT providing comments and suggestions directly on the document or code.
• 😀 Users can apply or reject suggested edits in Canvas, making it easy to incorporate feedback or refine content before finalizing.
• 😀 For programming tasks, Canvas can identify issues in Python code, provide debug suggestions, and even automatically fix bugs.
• 😀 The integration of Canvas in Custom GPTs means that users can create personalized AI experiences that use Canvas to collaborate on content creation tasks.

Q & A

What is Canvas and how does it work?

Canvas is a collaborative tool within ChatGPT that allows users to work on documents or code side by side with the AI. It offers a seamless experience for writing, editing, and receiving feedback, while integrating code execution and customization options.

What are the key new features introduced with Canvas?

Canvas now includes three major updates: it’s available to all users, supports Python code execution, and integrates with custom GPTs, allowing users to work directly within their own personalized models.

How does Canvas improve the process of writing stories?

Canvas enables a side-by-side interface where users can see the original document and its edits in real time. It helps streamline creative writing by offering better collaboration with AI, version control, and quick adjustments.

What kinds of document editing features are available in Canvas?

Canvas allows for rich text editing, such as bolding, adding emojis, adjusting language complexity, and incorporating AI feedback. It also includes features like spelling and grammar checks and the ability to adjust the length of a story.

How can Canvas assist with essay writing and feedback?

Canvas allows users to copy large portions of text into it and receive in-line comments from ChatGPT. The AI offers specific feedback on paragraphs or sentences, and users can apply suggested changes or reject them as needed.

What makes Canvas useful for debugging code?

Canvas provides syntax highlighting and autocomplete for Python code, allows users to run the code directly within the tool, and offers real-time debugging support, including error messages and suggestions for fixing issues.

How does Canvas handle Python code execution?

Canvas integrates a web assembly Python emulator, enabling users to run Python code instantly with support for most Python libraries. It gives immediate feedback and allows users to make corrections within the tool itself.

What is the 'show changes' feature in Canvas?

The 'show changes' feature allows users to view the differences between the original and edited versions of their documents or code, providing an inline diff similar to Git, making it easy to track revisions.

How can Canvas be integrated with custom GPTs?

Canvas can be enabled in custom GPTs, allowing users to integrate its features into personalized models. This enables GPTs to automatically use Canvas for tasks like generating or editing content based on specific instructions.

What is the process for adding Canvas to an existing custom GPT?

To add Canvas to an existing custom GPT, users can go to the configuration page of the GPT, check the Canvas box under capabilities, and then the model will use Canvas for tasks that require it.