Independent researchers were quick to test the claims. Early results broadly match what the company said, with the usual caveat: benchmarks measure narrow skills, and real work is messier than a test set.
The announcement came with a short blog post, a technical document and a handful of demos. As usual, the demos show the best case. We read the documentation to see what the product does on an ordinary day.
What happened
The practical advice is the same as always: try it on a low-stakes task first, check the output against a source you trust, and keep a human in charge of anything that matters.
- Independent tests are still limited
- Usage limits apply to long tasks
- API access at a separate price
- No change to default privacy settings
How we reported this
Regulators have not commented yet. In the EU, new obligations for general-purpose models mean that documentation like this is now expected rather than optional.
We are seeing steady progress, not a leap. That is still useful for the people who rely on these tools every day.
An independent researcher
Developers get the same capability through the API, with a separate price list. Several startups said they will update their products within days, which is usually how new features reach most people.
What to watch next
Not everyone is convinced. Some analysts say the update is mostly about catching up with rivals rather than moving the field forward. Others point to small but useful changes that the headlines missed.
For most readers, the change will be gradual. Paid users get access first, then the feature moves to free plans over the following weeks. Businesses usually wait for admin controls before they switch anything on.
