Overview
The video outlines little-known features of ChatGPT, explaining both free and paid options to help users maximize productivity, privacy, and organization through various tools and integrations.
ChatGPT Versions and Access
- ChatGPT is available as a free version, a $20/month paid plan, and a $200/month paid plan.
- Many advanced features are available for free, including access to custom GPTs and canvas mode.
Integrations and Plugins
- Users can access custom GPTs; for example, integrating Canva allows direct design generation and editing within Canva.
- Apple users can integrate ChatGPT with Siri by enabling Apple Intelligence on newer devices, allowing Siri to route tasks to ChatGPT.
- Siri can be instructed to always use ChatGPT for specific requests.
Canvas Mode and Collaboration
- Canvas mode initiates a collaborative editing environment resembling Google Docs, enabling users to directly edit ChatGPT-generated content.
- This feature benefits writing and coding tasks by simplifying iterative document changes without repeated regeneration.
Privacy and Data Controls
- Temporary chats act as an incognito mode, ensuring prompts are not saved or used for training.
- Settings allow users to disable model improvement and memory features, increasing privacy and preventing conversation history storage.
- Users can toggle these privacy options in their account settings.
Voice Mode Features
- Voice mode enables conversational interaction with ChatGPT, such as simulating job interviews or practicing scripts with live feedback.
- The standard microphone icon enables voice-to-text prompts, while the dedicated voice mode supports back-and-forth dialogue.
Visual Understanding Capabilities
- ChatGPT can analyze images, such as reading your calendar or identifying objects when using device cameras.
- Screenshotting and uploading images tends to produce more accurate results than direct calendar integration.
Paid Version Exclusive Features
- Paid users can organize conversations with “projects,” acting as folders for different topics or purposes.
- Projects allow for preset instructions and better management of topic-specific chats.
- Screen sharing and camera-based object identification are available through mobile devices in the paid app.
- "Tasks" feature lets users automate routine tasks, such as receiving daily AI news at a set time.
Recommendations / Advice
- Explore both free and paid features to determine which functionalities improve your workflow.
- Use privacy controls if concerned about data, but note this may limit conversation continuity.
- Take advantage of organizational tools like projects and tasks for improved productivity, especially if using ChatGPT regularly.