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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse for Proactive AI Assistance

Revolutionary morning briefings arrive as global leaders demand AI red lines whilst construction embraces artificial intelligence transformation

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Yoshi Soornack & James Garner
September 30, 2025

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Hello Project AI enthusiasts,

This week marks an interesting moment in AI evolution as OpenAI shifts from reactive to proactive assistance with ChatGPT Pulse, whilst over 200 world leaders urgently call for binding AI safeguards. Meanwhile, the construction industry embraces AI transformation with new reports revealing both optimism and challenges ahead.

In This Edition

Flux check-in

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Pulse, transforming AI from reactive tool to proactive assistant that generates personalised morning briefings whilst you sleep. This represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with artificial intelligence. Read the full breakdown →

What Does This Mean for Me? Project delivery professionals can now receive tailored daily briefings covering industry developments, project updates, and relevant insights without manual research effort, significantly improving strategic awareness.

Key Themes: • Proactive AI assistance revolution • Personalised morning briefings • Five different report types • Sleep-time content generation

Down the Rabbit Hole:

Over 200 world leaders, Nobel laureates, and AI experts demand international agreement on AI 'red lines' by end of 2026, including Geoffrey Hinton and OpenAI co-founder Wojciech Zaremba. Read the full breakdown →

What Does This Mean for Me? Project managers must prepare for stricter AI governance frameworks that will impact tool selection, data handling, and compliance requirements in upcoming projects.

Key Themes: • Binding international AI safeguards • Prevention of dangerous AI uses • Global expert consensus building • 2026 implementation deadline

Down the Rabbit Hole: • Global AI Red Lines Initiative

Live coverage from Autodesk University conference in Nashville showcases latest AI developments in architecture, engineering, and construction, revealing how AI tools are reshaping project delivery. Read the full breakdown →

What Does This Mean for Me? Construction and engineering professionals gain access to cutting-edge AI tools that streamline design processes, improve collaboration, and enhance project outcomes through intelligent automation.

Key Themes: • AI-powered design tools • Enhanced project collaboration • Construction industry transformation • Engineering workflow optimisation

Down the Rabbit Hole:

RICS reveals high optimism for AI in construction whilst identifying critical skills shortages and integration challenges that firms must address for successful adoption. Read the full breakdown →

What Does This Mean for Me? Construction project managers should prioritise AI skills development and integration planning to capitalise on industry optimism whilst addressing identified implementation barriers.

Key Themes: • High industry AI optimism • Critical skills shortage challenges • Integration complexity issues • Strategic adoption planning

Down the Rabbit Hole: • RICS AI Construction Report

RIBA survey reveals expected impact of AI on architectural profession, highlighting how artificial intelligence is forcing a human revolution in construction design practices. Read the full breakdown →

What Does This Mean for Me? Architects and design professionals must adapt to AI-augmented workflows whilst emphasising uniquely human creative skills that complement artificial intelligence capabilities.

Key Themes: • AI impact on architecture • Human-AI collaboration models • Design process transformation • Professional skill evolution

Down the Rabbit Hole: • RIBA AI Survey Results

The pulse check

Tips of the week

How to Use ChatGPT Projects Effectively

Maximise productivity with ChatGPT Projects by creating dedicated workspaces for different project types. Organise conversations by client, project phase, or skill area to maintain context and improve AI assistance quality.

Use custom instructions to establish consistent tone and requirements across all interactions. Set up project templates for recurring tasks like risk assessments, stakeholder communications, and progress reports. This systematic approach transforms ChatGPT from a general assistant into a specialised project management tool. Learn more advanced techniques

Governance & Security

United Nations introduces global platform to shape AI governance rules, with Secretary-General António Guterres emphasising need for AI to "serve people". Two new international bodies formalised to balance innovation with risk management. Read more 

Sirius XM faces federal discrimination suit alleging AI applicant tracking system penalised candidates based on zip codes and school history. Similar cases against Workday and Aon show trend of courts holding employers accountable for biased AI systems. Read more 

Meta establishes political action committee to influence AI regulation policies, representing major tech company's direct engagement in policy-making process. Initiative aims to fight restrictive AI regulations that could impact business operations. Read more

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