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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse for Pro users — a proactive AI tool that sends personalized daily briefings. Here’s what Kenyans need to know about availability, privacy, and impact.
Nairobi, Kenya
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Pulse, a new proactive feature for Pro-tier mobile users that transforms ChatGPT from a reactive assistant into one that anticipates your needs.
Pulse conducts overnight research using your past chats, memory, and feedback, then delivers a set of visual “cards” with updates in the morning—things you might find useful.
Topics can include reminders, travel ideas, recipes, project follow-ups, or insights related to your interests.
You can influence what Pulse shows by giving thumbs up/down feedback.
Currently, only ChatGPT Pro users on iOS and Android can access Pulse. It is not available on web or desktopyet.
Memory must be turned on in settings for Pulse to function. You can disable Pulse or memory at any time.
As a preview, Pulse still has imperfections. Sometimes it will surface irrelevant updates. OpenAI expects to refine its accuracy over time.
Kenya is one of the most active users of ChatGPT globally, especially among youth and professionals seeking quick insights or drafting content.
Pulse can help busy Kenyans stay ahead—morning briefings may reduce time wasted searching, remind of meetings, suggest local events or news, or flag tasks related to business or studies.
But it raises privacy and data concerns: Pulse relies on access to chat history, memory, and connected apps. Users must weigh convenience against how much data they want to expose.
OpenAI asserts that Pulse data will remain private and will not be used to train models for other users.
Overdependence: Users might leech off AI rather than exercising critical thinking.
Relevance drift: As users’ interests change, Pulse may lag in adapting.
Privacy leak risks: If devices or accounts are compromised, your “personalized updates” may reveal sensitive info.
Digital divide: Only Pro users with mobile access benefit; many in Kenya use basic or free tiers.
Monitor settings: Turn off memory or Pulse if uncomfortable.
Be selective: Feed feedback (thumbs up/down) to guide Pulse’s focus.
Use as aid, not crutch: Keep exercising independent thinking.
Watch rollout in Kenya: Pulse may expand to Plus or free tiers later.
