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.
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.
The details
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.
- No change to default privacy settings
- Independent tests are still limited
- API access at a separate price
- Usage limits apply to long tasks
What changes for you
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.
The question is not whether it works in a demo. It is whether it works on Tuesday afternoon with real data.
A technology analyst
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.
Why it matters
We will update this story as more independent testing is published. If you have used the feature and want to share what you found, write to the editorial team.
If you use these tools at work, ask your administrator whether the new feature is turned on, and what the company policy says about using it with customer data.
