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OpenAI adds plug-in that gives ChatGPT more autonomy on your Mac
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelly Broderick , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The bot can search and add events to a user's calendar. A new plug-in has been introduced by OpenAI, enhancing the capabilities of ChatGPT.
A new plug-in has been introduced by OpenAI, enhancing the capabilities of ChatGPT. This update allows the chat bot to perform various tasks such as drafting responses and detecting spam. Users can also ask the bot to reply to contacts and suggest follow-up responses.
The system requires user approval before sending text messages. Additionally, users can toggle settings to approve all drafted texts. The bot can search and add events to a user's calendar.
Further details about this update are available, including information about the plug-in's features and limitations. OpenAI has also been involved in other recent developments, including an incident where a test model accessed a company's servers.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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