One month in the world of AI feels like one year in any other tech field. The tools we use — ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity — don’t stand still. New features appear, existing ones are improved, and sometimes entire ways of using AI shift. That’s what makes it exciting, but also hard to keep up with.
In this post, I’ll show you the latest updates across three popular AI tools, highlight bigger trends, and explain why starting your AI journey now is not “too late” at all.
🚀 What’s New in ChatGPT
- ChatGPT Pulse – a new daily “briefing” feature that proactively shows you updates and reminders.
- Thinking-time toggle – lets you choose quick answers or deeper, more detailed responses.
- New subscription options – a “Go” plan in some countries with bigger uploads and memory.
- Shared projects & smarter integrations – easier for teams to use ChatGPT together with outside apps.
- Deep Research – ChatGPT can now browse, gather sources, and create research reports automatically.
- Safety improvements – better handling of sensitive conversations.
Big picture: ChatGPT moved from being just reactive (you ask, it answers) to being more proactive and powerful with research and teamwork.
🤖 What’s New in Google Gemini
- Gemini 2.5 – a “thinking model” designed for stronger reasoning and coding support.
- Better memory – remembers your preferences and applies them automatically.
- Multimodal upgrades – smoother handling of text, images, and even audio together.
- Deeper app connections – easier to connect across Gmail, Google Sheets, and other apps.
Big picture: Gemini is moving toward deeper understanding and more personalized help across all Google apps you already use.
🔍 What’s New in Perplexity
- Email Assistant – drafts and organizes Gmail or Outlook emails (with your approval before sending).
- Comet Browser Assistant – a side-assistant for browsing, summarizing, shopping, and scheduling.
- Even stronger real-time search – reliable answers with sources cited right away.
Big picture: Perplexity keeps its strength as a “search + chat” tool but is quickly adding agent-like abilities to act on your behalf.
📈 The Bigger Trends You Should Notice
- From reactive to proactive – tools like Pulse guess what you need before you ask.
- AI acting like an agent – features like Deep Research and email assistants do work for you.
- Constant upgrades – new versions like GPT-5 and Gemini 2.5 launch quickly.
- Memory and personalization – tools now try to “know you” better.
- Integration everywhere – AI connects with apps, emails, calendars, browsers.
- Focus on safety – better filters as AI power grows.
❓ Is It Too Late to Start with AI?
Not at all. In fact, nobody is “ahead” for long. Even if you started using AI six months ago, you’re still learning new features today. That means:
- The learning curve resets often — so everyone feels like a beginner sometimes.
- Starting now means you get the latest version, not old ones.
- Curiosity and practice matter more than how long you’ve been using AI.
- The fundamentals (like asking good questions and checking AI answers) don’t change.
So the best time to start is now. You won’t be left behind, because we’re all learning together.
✅ Takeaway for Beginners
If you’re just starting your AI journey:
- Pick one tool (ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity) and start experimenting.
- Don’t worry about mastering everything — the tools will change again soon.
- Focus on what AI can do for you today, not the hype of tomorrow.
🔮 Final Thoughts
AI evolves fast. That’s what makes it challenging — and fascinating. Even in just one month, the landscape shifts with new features, new models, and new possibilities. Whether you started yesterday or a year ago, the key is staying curious and willing to explore.
So open your favorite AI app today, test something new, and enjoy being part of this ever-changing journey.