Key Takeaways
- ChatGPT Pulse delivers one focused set of visual cards each morning based on our chats, feedback, saved memory, and optional connected apps.
- It’s a mobile preview for Pro users on iOS and Android, refreshing once per day after overnight research.
- Memory and chat history must be on; we can turn ChatGPT Pulse off anytime in settings.
- Optional connectors start with Gmail and Google Calendar, both off by default and fully controllable.
- Data controls state Google connector content respects account permissions and isn’t used to train generalized models.
What ChatGPT Pulse Is—and Why It Helps
We face too many inputs at the start of the day. ChatGPT Pulse reduces that noise by presenting a small stack of visual cards tailored to what matters now. Each card is a short brief we can scan in seconds; tap to open details, ask a follow-up, or save it. Instead of hunting through tabs, we start with a curated snapshot that reflects our current goals and recent chats.1
ChatGPT Pulse runs overnight. In the morning, we receive one refreshed brief. Timing can vary, but the rhythm is consistent: one delivery each day, designed to be quick and useful.3
How ChatGPT Pulse Chooses What to Show

1) Recent activity and saved memory
When we plan a trip, map a project, or sketch a workout in chat, those signals help ChatGPT Pulse pick topics for the next brief. Memory brings continuity across days, so we don’t repeat setup. (Memory and chat history must be on.)
2) Our feedback
We guide ChatGPT Pulse with simple actions—thumbs up/down and curation. If a topic is no longer relevant, we hide it or say what we want instead. Tomorrow’s brief adapts.3
3) Optional connectors
If we enable them, Gmail and Google Calendar let ChatGPT Pulse surface time-sensitive items (agenda notes, travel details). Both connectors are off by default, and we can remove access at any time.4 Data controls confirm that Google connector content respects our account permissions and isn’t used to train generalized models.5
Where to Use It—and Who Has Access Today
ChatGPT Pulse is rolling out as a mobile preview for Pro users on iOS and Android. It’s not a web/desktop experience yet. If we’re on Pro and don’t see it, we can check mobile app settings and release notes for availability updates.3
Using ChatGPT Pulse Without Jargon
Set two priorities
We start by telling ChatGPT Pulse the top two areas that matter this week—travel prep and training, client meetings and budget cleanup, or another combination. That clarity helps the daily brief feel relevant from day one.3
Keep connectors focused
If calendar-based reminders or email confirmations are helpful, we enable Google Calendar or Gmail. If not, we leave them off. We maintain full control and can disconnect later.2,4,5
Give quick feedback each morning
A few seconds of ratings (thumbs up/down) keep ChatGPT Pulse aligned with our week, not last month. If a card misses, we say so—tomorrow’s set adjusts.
Ask for one next step
On any card, we ask for a concrete action: “turn this into a checklist,” “draft a short email,” or “suggest a 20-minute run.” ChatGPT Pulse is built to move from summary to action.1,3
Real-World Ways to Use ChatGPT Pulse
Meeting days that need structure
- Agenda at a glance: A card lists the day’s meetings with quick context pulled from recent chats so we enter prepared.
- Prep prompts: We open a card and request a bulleted outline, talking points, or a follow-up email draft.
Trips with fewer surprises
- Timing + reminders: If we enabled connectors, ChatGPT Pulse can highlight check-in windows, boarding reminders, or weather at the destination.
- Local picks: Because it knows we’re traveling (via calendar and prior chats), it can propose a short list of nearby options we actually care about.2,3,4
Habits and learning that stick
- Right-sized nudges: A language note, a short workout, or a reading cue shows up once a day. We can ask for a tiny next step and keep momentum.
Projects that progress daily
- One push per day: ChatGPT Pulse suggests the next actionable move—compare two options, outline a section, pull last quarter’s numbers—so progress compounds over the week.
Control and Privacy, Plain and Clear
- On/off at will: We can turn ChatGPT Pulse off in settings.
- Memory and history: They must be enabled for ChatGPT Pulse; we control these settings and can change them anytime.
- Connector choice: Gmail and Google Calendar are optional, off by default, and removable.
- Data controls: Google connector content respects account permissions and isn’t used to train generalized models.
Why ChatGPT Pulse Feels Practical

OpenAI’sChatGPT Pulse keeps the morning light: one delivery, visual cards, and quick paths to action. It reflects what we’re doing now, not a generic feed. Over a week, those small, steady prompts help us show up prepared, move key projects, and avoid last-minute scrambles. That’s the value: a routine that starts with clarity—and stays on track.1
Quick Start Checklist
- Confirm Pro on mobile; look for the ChatGPT Pulse preview.
- Turn Memory and chat history on.
- Set two priority topics to guide ChatGPT Pulse.
- (Optional) Enable Gmail and Google Calendar; review permissions.
- Rate cards daily for a week to calibrate tomorrow’s brief.
Citations
- OpenAI. “Introducing ChatGPT Pulse.” OpenAI, 25 Sept. 2025.
- OpenAI. “ChatGPT Pulse.” OpenAI Help Center, 26 Sept. 2025.
- OpenAI. “ChatGPT — Release Notes.” OpenAI Help Center, 25 Sept. 2025.
- OpenAI. “Connectors in ChatGPT.” OpenAI Help Center, 2025.
- OpenAI. “Google Connector for ChatGPT — Data Controls FAQ.” OpenAI Help Center, 2025.
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