5 Hidden ChatGPT Secrets to Crush Your To-Do List

Summary

This video showcases powerful new features in ChatGPT for Mac, including context-awareness that lets ChatGPT pull information from other applications like Notion or terminal windows. It also introduces ChatGPT Record, a beta feature that transcribes and summarizes voice recordings from meetings or voice notes. Users can easily interact with these features for more efficient workflows, making ChatGPT an even more versatile tool for both personal and professional use. Available to Pro and Team users, these updates highlight the growing potential of AI in everyday tasks.

Takeaways

• 😀 ChatGPT on Mac can capture context from the current window (e.g., Notion or terminal) when invoked via a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space).
• 😀 The feature allows ChatGPT to provide context-aware responses based on the content visible in the window you're working in.
• 😀 You can ask ChatGPT specific questions about documents, like policies or procedures, and get direct answers from the content.
• 😀 For technical users, ChatGPT can help explain terminal errors and suggest simple solutions, making it an invaluable tool for debugging.
• 😀 After interacting with ChatGPT in context, you can easily return to the main desktop app interface by clicking an icon.
• 😀 A new beta feature called ChatGPT Record lets you transcribe and summarize audio recordings, such as meetings and brainstorms.
• 😀 ChatGPT Record allows for quick editing of the generated summary and includes clickable timestamps to reference the original recording.
• 😀 While the feature is in beta, it's currently only available to pro and team edition users, with support for English recordings up to 2 hours in length.
• 😀 Although you can view and edit the transcript, the original recording is not accessible once the summary is generated.
• 😀 The new features aim to improve productivity by allowing users to integrate AI into their workflow for more context-specific help and transcriptions.
• 😀 Users are encouraged to try out these features and share which one excites them the most, offering an engaging way to get feedback.

Q & A

How does ChatGPT integrate with Mac to help users manage their windows?

ChatGPT on Mac can read the text from active windows and use that context for user prompts. This makes it easier for users to ask questions about documents or windows without switching apps, streamlining the workflow.

What happens when you ask ChatGPT about a document open in Notion on Mac?

If you're working in Notion and invoke ChatGPT using the shortcut (Option + Space), it captures the context of the Notion document. For example, if you ask about store policies or any other detail, it will display the exact information from the document.

How can ChatGPT help in technical workflows, like debugging code?

In technical workflows, like when using a terminal that shows warnings or errors, you can easily ask ChatGPT for help by bringing it up with the shortcut. It will understand the context of the error and provide a simple solution.

What is the process to return to the main ChatGPT desktop interface after using it in a window?

After using ChatGPT in a window for context-based tasks, you can click the icon in the top-right corner of the window to return to the main ChatGPT interface, continuing your work from there.

What is the ChatGPT Record feature and how does it work?

ChatGPT Record is a new feature that allows users to transcribe and summarize recordings, such as meetings or private voice notes. After recording, users can edit the transcript and view a structured summary.

What types of recordings does ChatGPT Record support?

ChatGPT Record currently supports English-language recordings and is limited to those under 2 hours. It works best with shorter recordings and can provide summaries based on them.

Can users access the original recordings after using the ChatGPT Record feature?

No, users cannot access the original recordings once uploaded. Only the transcript and structured summary are available.

Which versions of ChatGPT can use the ChatGPT Record feature?

The ChatGPT Record feature is currently available in the Pro tier and Team edition of ChatGPT.

How do you initiate a recording with the ChatGPT Record feature?

To initiate a recording with ChatGPT Record, click the record button in the bottom-right corner of the prompt pane. Then you can start speaking, and the system will transcribe and summarize your speech.

How can ChatGPT Record improve meeting or brainstorming sessions?

ChatGPT Record can automatically transcribe and summarize meetings or brainstorming sessions, saving time and helping users focus on key points. It allows easy access to structured summaries for later review.