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Ep 778: Codex Goes Remote Control, claude Goes Small, notebookLM gets super Powers and 7 more AI features you Can’t skip out on

May 15, 2026

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Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft released several AI features this week aimed at small businesses, automations, voice interactions, browsers, and coding agents. OpenAI's integration of remote Codex control into the ChatGPT mobile app stands out for enabling on-the-go oversight of computer-use agents, while other updates address workflow gaps in specific tools.

Anthropic's Claude for Small Businesses

Anthropic launched Claude for Small Business, a package in Claude Cowork available as a toggle for paid Team and Enterprise users on desktop. It connects Claude to tools like QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, DocuSign, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365. The package includes 15 agentic workflows and 15 skills for tasks such as payroll planning, month-end closes, cash flow forecasting, invoice chasing, lead triage, contract review, and tax prep.

Every task requires user initiation and approval before actions like sending, posting, or paying occur, reducing risks for owners without dedicated oversight. It targets solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and companies under 50 employees with stretched teams, helping move AI beyond chat interfaces—small businesses represent 44% of US GDP but lag in adoption due to untailored tools. Caveats include high token usage on base plans, as Claude's tool efficiency varies, and no default training on customer data.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Intro and Teaser** - Host previews week's AI updates like Codex remote control, Claude for small biz, NotebookLM powers, and more
2 (03:58) **Anthropic Claude for Small Business** - New SMB package with connectors to QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, and pre-built workflows for payroll, invoicing, cash flow
3 (06:29) **Anthropic Hot Take** - PR move amid developer backlash over changes like overage charging
4 (09:04) **Google Workspace Studio + NotebookLM** - New "Ask NotebookLM" step uses notebooks as grounded knowledge for automations, replacing open web searches
5 (14:03) **OpenAI Real-Time Voice Models** - GPT Realtime 2 with GPT-5 class reasoning, 128k context, plus translation (70+ input langs) and streaming Whisper
6 (20:07) **Codex OpenAI Developers Plugin** - Bundled tool in Codex app for API key setup, error diagnosis, and doc skills from platform.openai.com
7 (23:30) **Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode Retired** - AI features folded into default browser on desktop/mobile; adds mobile parity, vision/voice, study mode, writing assistant, tab-to-podcast

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Show Notes

The smallest AI update that'll change your work?

ChatGPT's new Codex remote control update. 🤯

But that's not the only big feature update you mighta missed this week. From Claude making a big pivot to small businesses to NotebookLM getting super powers, there's a handful and a half of AI updates this week you can't afford to not use.

In our newest 'Friday Features' segment, we break down the newest AI releases and how to actually use them.

Codex Goes Remote Control, claude Goes Small, notebookLM gets super Powers and 7 more AI features you Can’t skip out on -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

Anthropic Claude for Small Business Integration
Claude CoWork Connectors: QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot
Google Workspace Studio Adds NotebookLM Automation
NotebookLM Grounded Knowledge for Studio Flows
OpenAI Real-Time Voice Model and Translation
OpenAI Codex: New Developer Plugin Features
ChatGPT Mobile Remote Codex Control Update
Microsoft Edge Retires Copilot Mode Features
Edge Mobile Multi-Tab AI Parity Launch
Claude Code Goal Mode for Command Line

Timestamps:

00:00 Discussing new AI updates

04:23 Anthropic's SMB tool overview

07:09 Addressing small business AI gaps

09:48 New Google Workspace AI tool

14:09 Latest OpenAI voice model update

18:58 Introducing Adobe Firefly AI assistant

22:28 Benefits of integrating OpenAI API

24:10 Browser updates and mobile features

29:10 Discussing future of goal planning

30:58 New codec feature on mobile app

35:57 New features in ChatGPT app

37:03 Promot