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5 updates · 2 appsSeptember 17, 2026

Claude now creates documents and slides

Anthropic combined its Claude chatbot and its 'Cowork' workspace into a single, unified interface for easier use.

Claude

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Expanded summary · Claude

Claude can now create documents and slide presentations, similar to Google Docs and Slides, directly within the app.

Anthropic has launched two new tools called Docs and Slides inside Claude.

You can now ask the AI to generate a report and it will create a formatted document, or ask for a presentation and it will build a slideshow for you.

Original reportingClaude comes for Gemini with its own take on Docs and Slides (reported by The Verge)Read original

Expanded summary · Claude

Anthropic combined its Claude chatbot and its 'Cowork' workspace into a single, unified interface for easier use.

Previously, you had to switch between the regular Claude chat and the Cowork space for team projects.

Now, they are merged into one view, making it simpler to chat with the AI and work on documents or projects at the same time.

Original reportingAnthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface (reported by TechCrunch)Read original

Expanded summary · Claude

You can now connect Claude to your Google Home to manage your smart devices using simple conversation.

Google is now allowing AI assistants like Claude to connect to its smart home platform.

This lets you ask Claude to control your lights, thermostats, and other connected devices around your house.

Original reportingGoogle will now let any AI agent run your smart home (reported by The Verge)Read original

ChatGPT

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Expanded summary · ChatGPT

You can now connect ChatGPT to your Google Home to control smart devices like lights and cameras with your voice.

Google is opening up its smart home system to AI assistants.

This means you can ask ChatGPT to do things like turn on the lights, check your security camera summary, or adjust the thermostat, making your home more automated.

Original reportingYour AI agents can now control your Google Home devices (reported by TechCrunch)Read original

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

OpenAI is partnering with AARP to offer free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops for older adults in 10 U.S. cities.

The goal of these workshops is to help older adults learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT safely and effectively in their daily lives.

The program aims to reach about 1,000 people with practical, in-person training.

Original reportingHelping older adults use AI in everyday lifeRead original