New ChatGPT Stealth Update: Connect ANY App (MCP)

Mark and Gael discuss the new ChatGPT feature that allows connection to external applications, services, and websites using MCP connectors, turning ChatGPT into a super agent. Gael demonstrates practical use cases, such as connecting to Notion, Bento, and Stripe, to pull data and automate tasks. They also explore competitor intelligence and the limitations of the feature, including the need for manual developer mode activation and potential data overload. They further discuss alternative MCP servers like Zapier and Smithery, highlighting privacy concerns. The podcast also covers new ChatGPT model names, the GPT-5 Codex for coding, free access to the Projects feature, and branching for managing chat directions, emphasizing the potential for automation and the importance of staying ahead with AI changes.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction to ChatGPT Connectivity

Part 2: Availability, MCP Servers, and Integrations

Part 3: AI Features and Presentation Tools

Part 4: New Models and Features

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Part 1: Introduction to ChatGPT Connectivity

Introduction to ChatGPT's New Connectivity Feature

Demonstrating ChatGPT's Integration with Notion and Email Tools

Context Switching and Generating Reports with Multiple Tools

Scraping LinkedIn Posts and Generating Content with ChatGPT

Limitations and Manual Approvals for Scheduled Tasks

Analyzing Revenue Data with Stripe Integration

Part 2: Availability, MCP Servers, and Integrations

Availability, Comparison with Claude, and Context Limitations

Web-Only Availability and Activating Developer Mode

Future Automation and Tool Selection

Instability and Explanation of MCP Servers

Connecting to Official MCP Servers

Using Zapier as an MCP Server

Testing Asana Integration and Documentation Issues

Smithery.ai as a Directory for MCP Servers

Connecting to Superbase Through Smithery

Creating a Custom MCP Server with NA10

Summary of MCP Server Options and Context Issues

Part 3: AI Features and Presentation Tools

The Clunky Nature of New AI Features and the Importance of Experimentation

Generating Files and Creating PowerPoint Presentations with Claude

Customizing PowerPoint Presentations with Brand Elements

Integrating Data from MCPs and Creating Presentations

Comparing Claude and ChatGPT for MCP and Presentation Tasks

Ease of Setup and the Importance of Opening Minds to Chatbot Capabilities

Automation Potential and the Risk of Being Left Behind

Opening Up ChatGPT and the Future of MCPs

Part 4: New Models and Features

New Model Names and Granular Control

Differences Between Thinking Mini and Thinking Models

GPT-5 Codex Release

Capabilities and Value of GPT-5 Codex

Ease of Setup and Comparison with Claude Code

Free Projects Feature and Project-Only Memory

Branching Feature

Web-Only Features and Final Thoughts

New ChatGPT Stealth Update: Connect ANY App (MCP)

Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers

Part 1: Introduction to ChatGPT Connectivity

00:00Introduction to ChatGPT's New Connectivity Feature

Introduction to ChatGPT's New Connectivity Feature

00:54Demonstrating ChatGPT's Integration with Notion and Email Tools

Demonstrating ChatGPT's Integration with Notion and Email Tools

02:24Context Switching and Generating Reports with Multiple Tools

Context Switching and Generating Reports with Multiple Tools

03:46Scraping LinkedIn Posts and Generating Content with ChatGPT

Scraping LinkedIn Posts and Generating Content with ChatGPT

05:07Limitations and Manual Approvals for Scheduled Tasks

Limitations and Manual Approvals for Scheduled Tasks

06:20Analyzing Revenue Data with Stripe Integration

Analyzing Revenue Data with Stripe Integration

Part 2: Availability, MCP Servers, and Integrations

07:37Availability, Comparison with Claude, and Context Limitations

Availability, Comparison with Claude, and Context Limitations

08:25Web-Only Availability and Activating Developer Mode

Web-Only Availability and Activating Developer Mode

09:14Future Automation and Tool Selection

Future Automation and Tool Selection

10:15Instability and Explanation of MCP Servers

Instability and Explanation of MCP Servers

11:17Connecting to Official MCP Servers

Connecting to Official MCP Servers

12:42Using Zapier as an MCP Server

Using Zapier as an MCP Server

14:55Testing Asana Integration and Documentation Issues

Testing Asana Integration and Documentation Issues

16:10Smithery.ai as a Directory for MCP Servers

Smithery.ai as a Directory for MCP Servers

17:30Connecting to Superbase Through Smithery

Connecting to Superbase Through Smithery

19:20Creating a Custom MCP Server with NA10

Creating a Custom MCP Server with NA10

21:24Summary of MCP Server Options and Context Issues

Summary of MCP Server Options and Context Issues

Part 3: AI Features and Presentation Tools

22:34The Clunky Nature of New AI Features and the Importance of Experimentation

The Clunky Nature of New AI Features and the Importance of Experimentation

23:31Generating Files and Creating PowerPoint Presentations with Claude

Generating Files and Creating PowerPoint Presentations with Claude

24:45Customizing PowerPoint Presentations with Brand Elements

Customizing PowerPoint Presentations with Brand Elements

26:29Integrating Data from MCPs and Creating Presentations

Integrating Data from MCPs and Creating Presentations

27:34Comparing Claude and ChatGPT for MCP and Presentation Tasks

Comparing Claude and ChatGPT for MCP and Presentation Tasks

28:38Ease of Setup and the Importance of Opening Minds to Chatbot Capabilities

Ease of Setup and the Importance of Opening Minds to Chatbot Capabilities

29:59Automation Potential and the Risk of Being Left Behind

Automation Potential and the Risk of Being Left Behind

30:40Opening Up ChatGPT and the Future of MCPs

Opening Up ChatGPT and the Future of MCPs

Part 4: New Models and Features

31:35New Model Names and Granular Control

New Model Names and Granular Control

33:28Differences Between Thinking Mini and Thinking Models

Differences Between Thinking Mini and Thinking Models

35:05GPT-5 Codex Release

GPT-5 Codex Release

35:53Capabilities and Value of GPT-5 Codex

Capabilities and Value of GPT-5 Codex

37:23Ease of Setup and Comparison with Claude Code

Ease of Setup and Comparison with Claude Code

38:46Free Projects Feature and Project-Only Memory

Free Projects Feature and Project-Only Memory

40:05Branching Feature

Branching Feature

41:22Web-Only Features and Final Thoughts

Web-Only Features and Final Thoughts