Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Ep 748: Plugins, Microsoft’s AI Comeback and New AI Video. 7 New AI Features You Should be Tracking

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Apr 3, 2026
ChatGPT plugins return with a bigger role, turning Codex into a workflow super app. Gemini makes switching easier with chat memory imports. Slack gets sharper with AI teammate upgrades, while Perplexity moves from research to ready-made deliverables. Microsoft pushes back with new Copilot research tools and Cowork automation. Google also makes AI video cheaper and more accessible.
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Codex Plugins Turn ChatGPT Into A Super App

  • OpenAI’s new Codex plugins look less like a niche dev feature and more like the foundation of a future ChatGPT super app.
  • They bundle skills, app integrations, and MCP servers, while Codex can also access local files and terminals unlike most ChatGPT app connections.
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Gemini Import Tools Hint At Portable AI Memory

  • Google’s Gemini now lowers switching costs by importing memories and chat history from ChatGPT or Claude.
  • Jordan Wilson says this points toward a future modular memory layer you can carry between AI tools instead of rebuilding personalization each time.
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Slackbot Is Becoming An Agentic Teammate

  • Slack is shifting from workplace chat into an agentic work hub where Slackbot can execute tasks, not just answer prompts.
  • New features include meeting transcription, reusable AI skills, MCP support, CRM actions, deep research, voice input, and shared multi-step automations.
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