While in previous months we have mainly seen new model releases, July suggests a different trend: AI systems are starting to profile themselves more as tools for specific tasks. Agents, learning modes, more autonomy.
This month, in addition to the already confirmed news, we've got a few rumours that are currently circulating in the AI world, and it's only a matter of time before they actually happen.
OpenAI Agent
A new tool from ChatGPT that can autonomously perform actions across connectors.
- The agent has its own workspace that you can open directly in the chat.
- For Pro subscription users and above, it has access to all the connectors you have connected. For example, Google Drive, Calendar or GitHub.
- It can perform specific actions, such as creating a calendar event, ordering goods, analyzing documents, etc.
- It is semi-autonomous.
- The inspiration for the agent structure was a model that placed very well in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
- This is actually an iteration of OpenAI Operator, which basically worked similarly, but with a much worse UX.
- Useful links: , ů,
ChatGPT Study Mode
In addition to the agent, OpenAI also introduced a new Study Mode, which you can enable in GPT chat.
- ChatGPT takes on the role of a teacher or tutor.
- The mode allows you to go through the material step by step, at a pace that suits you.
- The GPT does not give you the answer right away, but tries to guide and engage you in thinking, and it can also test the user on the material.
- Useful links:
Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy
Elon Musk's xAI released new versions of its Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy in July.
- Both versions are only available in the paid version.
- According to published data, they achieve the highest scores in the so-called Intelligence Benchmark Index (Artificial Analysis).
- Useful links:
Gemini 2.5 Deep Think
Google has released an extension to its Gemini model line.
- The version is focused on better reasoning and multi-step planning.
- Deep Think should enable parallel testing of agents - that is, scenarios where multiple separate processes are running at the same time.
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Jakub Vacek
Software AI EngineerSenior backend developer specializing in microservices architecture, with a growing focus on AI. Skilled in TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, Nest.js, and building AI-powered solutions.
