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Multimodal update lets assistants watch video in real time

Point your camera at a problem and talk it through. Here is how well it works today.

Humanopia Editorial Team · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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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.

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.

Why it matters

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.

  • No change to default privacy settings
  • Admin controls for business accounts
  • API access at a separate price
  • Independent tests are still limited

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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.

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