Issue #29

The Context Window — November 3, 2026

What's new in AI, explained simply, with something to try.

Tuesday, November 3, 20264 min read

This Week's Stories

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ChatGPT and Codex Boost Engineering Workflows

OpenAI's ChatGPT and Codex are now aiding engineers in tasks like CAD and PCB design. These AI tools are streamlining workflows in engineering fields that deal with the physical world.

Why This Matters

ChatGPT and Codex are AI tools that can help automate and speed up complex engineering tasks. CAD (computer-aided design) and PCB (printed circuit board) design are crucial in creating everything from cars to electronics. By using AI to assist in these areas, engineers can save time and reduce errors, leading to faster development cycles and potentially more innovative designs. This means products can get to market quicker and with fewer resources spent on repetitive tasks.

What You Can Try

If you're an engineer or work with design software, open ChatGPT and try this prompt: "Help me troubleshoot this CAD design issue: [describe your issue]." See how it assists in generating code snippets or offering solutions to your CAD or PCB projects.

Source: openai.com

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Heimstaden Uses AI to Transform Property Management

Heimstaden, a European property management company, is using OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to improve their operations. The company aims to cut costs and empower employees by integrating AI into their management processes.

Why This Matters

Heimstaden's use of AI highlights how traditional industries like real estate can benefit from advanced technology. By using ChatGPT Enterprise, a version of the AI designed for business use, and Codex, which helps automate coding tasks, Heimstaden can streamline property management tasks. This means faster responses to tenant inquiries, more efficient maintenance scheduling, and reduced operational costs. For employees, AI tools can handle repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on more complex issues. This approach not only saves money but also improves service quality, showing how AI can be a valuable tool in enhancing business operations.

What You Can Try

Try using ChatGPT for property management tasks. Open ChatGPT and paste this prompt: "Act as a property manager. Respond to this tenant inquiry about a maintenance issue." Notice how it handles the response and consider how it might improve your workflow.

Source: openai.com

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LLM 0.37 Update Brings New Models and Features

Simon Willison released version 0.37 of his LLM CLI tool and Python library. This update includes new models, a command for configuring OpenAI-compatible models, and improved support for embeddings. The default model is now gpt-6-luna, which is more cost-effective than the previous default.

Why This Matters

LLM 0.37 introduces several enhancements that make it easier to work with AI models. The addition of new models like gpt-6.1-sol and gpt-6.1-terra expands the options available for developers. The new command for adding OpenAI-compatible models simplifies the process of integrating different models into projects. Improved support for embeddings that handle various content types, like text and audio, allows for more versatile applications. This means developers can now more easily incorporate AI into their workflows, potentially saving time and reducing costs with the new default model.

What You Can Try

If you're a developer, try the new 'llm openai endpoint add' command to configure an OpenAI-compatible model in your project. Visit the LLM GitHub page to download version 0.37 and explore the new features.

Source: simonwillison.net

Weekly Insights

Concept of the Week

Unstructured Data

Unstructured data refers to information that doesn’t have a clear format or organization, like emails, social media posts, or photos. It matters because it holds valuable insights that can help businesses understand customer preferences and improve services. For example, think about the reviews you see on websites; they’re often just text without a set structure, but analyzing them can help a company enhance their products based on real feedback. You can easily encounter unstructured data in your own life by browsing through your social media feeds or reading customer reviews online.

Tool of the Week

Make.com

Make.com is a platform that helps you automate tasks by connecting different apps and services without needing to code. It’s useful for regular users because it can save time and streamline repetitive tasks, making your daily activities more efficient. For example, you could set up a simple automation that automatically saves email attachments from your Gmail to your Google Drive, so you don’t have to do it manually every time.

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The Context Window — November 3, 2026

This Week's Stories

ChatGPT and Codex Boost Engineering Workflows

Why This Matters

What You Can Try

Heimstaden Uses AI to Transform Property Management

Why This Matters

What You Can Try

LLM 0.37 Update Brings New Models and Features

Why This Matters

What You Can Try

Weekly Insights

Unstructured Data

Make.com

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