AI moves from answering to acting, but the tests fall short

AI in the chat window is becoming AI that does things for you. This week's stories point the same way: more help, less clicking around. But they also point to the need to check the results and look closely at who made the test.

From answers to action

Google's Gemini can now create and edit PDFs and other files directly in the chat. Anthropic has opened a research preview, in other words an early trial version, of Claude Duet. It is an app where the AI works in the background and only reaches out when something needs your attention. It is meant to handle email, calendar and larger tasks, but for now it is open only to invited users in the US.

Google Gemini Notebook is also making progress. Hundreds of free textbooks have been added, so students can get answers based only on the book they choose. It is a smart idea, because when the AI sticks to a single source, it is easier to check whether the answer is right. The feature is open only in the US and India for now, though.

Less glamorous, but closer to home for most Danes, is an offer from Business Wales for small businesses. They are inviting people to a free 45-minute webinar on how Microsoft Copilot can eliminate repetitive work tasks. It takes place on December 1, 2026.

Read the tests with a critical eye

A new feature does not mean a flawless feature. Android Police has used Gemini's PDF editing for a week and finds it usable for quick changes, but with clear limitations. The same picture shows up at Piktochart. The review in Alphr calls the editing tools fine, but the AI help with content thin. According to an industry overview from DesignRush, most AI infographic tools also require a fair amount of manual work.

One test also comes from a source with an agenda. App developer Perfect Corp. compared ten free AI image apps and named its own the best. The test is based on just one prompt, and free limits change often. Taste also plays a role. A writer at How-To Geek prefers Gemini 3.8 Flash over three other Gemini models, and Google has set an introductory price through the new year. That is one person's favorite, and the price may change once the year is over.

What you can do

Try new file features on documents that are not critical, and keep the original until you have checked the result. Ask yourself who is behind a test and whether it is based on only one example. When you need precise answers, choose tools that stick to a specific source, as Gemini Notebook does.

If your workplace has a lot of routine work, a free course is a cheap way to get started. And keep an eye on whether Claude Duet and Gemini Notebook open up outside the US and India.