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This Friday morning, OpenAI is making headlines with multiple new developments, including a new "Record mode" for ChatGPT. Both Crypto Briefing and KuCoin confirm this feature now allows ChatGPT to act as a meeting assistant, recording audio, generating summaries, and creating action items directly within the app. This "Record mode" is available for Team, Enterprise, and Education subscribers on macOS, with Plus users gaining access in July 2025. It uses OpenAI's Whisper model for transcription, processing audio to create timestamped transcripts and key discussion points. Meanwhile, CNBC and blockchain.news report that OpenAI has begun showing ads on ChatGPT for some plans in India, aiming to boost revenue ahead of a planned listing next year. These ads are rolling out for free users and those on the 399 rupee per month 'Go' plan, already live in 38 countries. However, MediaPost highlights that many agencies are finding ChatGPT ad campaigns underperforming, with low click-through rates and zero conversions. In other news, NewsBytes reveals OpenAI is developing a highly persistent version of its Codex AI agent with a "Persistent mode" that allows it to work continuously and even create follow-up tasks for itself. Geeky Gadgets also leaks news of OpenAI's new "Bell" model, building on GPT-6, and a custom inference chip named "Jalapeno," designed to enhance AI performance and scalability. This means that while AI tools are becoming more integrated into daily workflows, their monetization strategies are still evolving, potentially impacting your future digital experiences and the cost of accessing advanced AI features.