OpenAI has launched a new feature for ChatGPT called Pulse, designed to provide users with a curated selection of updates each morning. The feature delivers visual cards overnight, helping users start the day with key information at a glance.

The aim is to make ChatGPT a natural first stop each morning, similar to how people often check news feeds or social platforms.

“The research appears in Pulse as topical visual cards you can scan quickly or open for more detail, so each day starts with a new, focused set of updates,” OpenAI said in a blog post.

Who can access Pulse?

Currently, ChatGPT Pulse is available only to Pro subscribers on mobile devices. OpenAI has indicated that wider availability will follow at a later stage.

“We’ll learn and improve from early use before rolling it out to Plus, with the goal of making it available to everyone,” OpenAI said.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shared his thoughts on the feature on X, stating: “This also points to what I believe is the future of ChatGPT: a shift from being all reactive to being significantly proactive, and extremely personalised.”

How does Pulse work?

Each day, ChatGPT offers a hand-picked selection of key updates to ensure users have the details they need to focus on their priorities. These updates are accessible only for the day unless saved in a chat or continued in discussion, which keeps them in your history.

Users can explore an update in more detail, ask for actionable steps, or save it for later. This allows users to move towards their goals with timely and accurate guidance.

OpenAI noted, “Pulse is a preview and won’t always get things right. It aims to show you what’s most relevant and useful but you may still see suggestions that miss the mark. For example, you may get tips for a project you already completed. You can guide what shows up by telling ChatGPT directly. It remembers your feedback for next time and improves as it learns from real use.”

How can users customise Pulse?

Users can shape the direction of updates each day by tapping “curate.” This allows them to specify what Pulse should focus on, whether it is a Friday digest of nearby events, advice on picking up a new hobby, or something specific such as “highlight cricket news tomorrow.”

Simple feedback tools like thumbs up or down help fine-tune the results, and users can check or remove their feedback history at any time.

OpenAI explained “The more guidance you give, the more tailored and valuable Pulse becomes.”