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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4 Thinking Model in ChatGPT
GPT-5.4 integrates advanced reasoning, coding from GPT-5.3-Codex, and agentic workflows for complex tasks like spreadsheets and documents. It delivers accurate results with less iteration, enhancing professional efficiency.
Available as of March 5, 2026, in ChatGPT for supported plans.
Codex App Launches for Windows Users
The Codex app is now available on Windows for ChatGPT plans including Codex, enabling parallel agent runs with isolated worktrees and editable diffs. Users can manage tasks across app, CLI, and IDE seamlessly.
Released on March 4, 2026.
OpenAI Introduces Codex App for MacOS
Codex app for MacOS serves as a command center for multiple coding agents, supporting long-horizon tasks and reusable automations. Available with ChatGPT plans, including promo limits for Free and Go users.
Launched February 2, 2026.
ChatGPT Model Picker Simplified for Better Reasoning Choices
Updates to the model picker offer Instant, Thinking, and Pro options based on user plans like Plus, Pro, and Enterprise. This streamlines selection for everyday questions to advanced tasks.
Rolled out March 17, 2026.
ChatGPT Adds Outlook Shared Mailboxes and Calendars Support
Outlook Email and Calendar apps in ChatGPT now handle delegated or shared Outlook features. This enhances productivity for business users.
Updated April 8, 2026.
IEEE Quantum Week 2026 Announces Key Dates and Themes
The event emphasizes generative AI, distributed quantum systems, and quantum software engineering for real-world impact. Deadlines include technical papers by April 27, 2026, and registration opening April 14.
Participation grew over 13% previously.
Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard Win 2025 ACM Turing Award
The duo received the award for foundational work in quantum information science, secure communication, and computing. Announced in context of IEEE Quantum Week 2026.
Recognized as 2025 ACM A.M. Turing Award recipients.
ChatGPT Android App Gets Quick Tools and Simplified Composer
New quick-tools menu in the composer provides easy access to common actions. The streamlined composer reduces visual clutter for better focus.
Part of recent mobile updates.
IEEE Quantum Week 2026 Opens Workshop and Tutorial Proposals
Proposals for workshops and tutorials due April 6, 2026. Event continues as premier forum for quantum computing and engineering.
Focus on practical applications through AI and quantum tech convergence.
OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT for Professional Tasks with GPT-5.4
GPT-5.4 improves tool usage, software environments, and workflows for presentations and documents. Builds on coding strengths for efficient real-world work.
Released March 5, 2026.
Quantum Week 2026 Sets Poster and Panel Proposal Deadlines
Poster proposals due June 1, panel proposals June 22, 2026. Additional deadlines for BoF and awards nominations in July.
Exhibitors and sponsorship in August 2026.