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Carson West

— 4 min read

PLUS: How to automate screen tasks with ChatGPT (no coding needed)

✉️ Editor's Note

Ever feel like you're constantly switching between apps, trying to remember what you just saw on your screen? Today's biggest story shows how AI is about to solve that exact problem. We're moving from AI that you talk to, to AI that can see and understand what's on your screen—and help you act on it. Let's explore what this means for your daily workflow.

— Sarah Chen, Editor

🗞️ TODAY IN AI

1. Littlebird raises $11M for its AI-assisted 'recall' tool: A new startup called Littlebird is building an AI tool that reads your computer screen in real time to capture context, answer questions, and automate tasks without relying on screenshots. The $11M funding will help develop this tool that could revolutionize how professionals interact with their computers by allowing natural language queries about anything on screen. Read more Why it matters: Instead of taking endless screenshots or trying to remember where you saw that important number, you'll soon be able to just ask your computer "What was that sales figure from the spreadsheet I was looking at 10 minutes ago?"

2. Apple sets June date for WWDC 2026, teasing 'AI advancements': Apple announced its Worldwide Developers Conference for June 8-12, where major AI updates to Siri are expected to be unveiled, potentially transforming the voice assistant into a more capable AI companion. This signals Apple's serious push into the AI assistant space, with rumors suggesting Siri will gain advanced reasoning and task automation capabilities. Read more Why it matters: Your iPhone and Mac are about to get much smarter—imagine Siri that can actually understand complex requests and help you get real work done, not just set timers and play music.

3. Creating with Sora Safely: OpenAI has launched Sora 2 and the Sora app with enhanced safety features for video generation, addressing concerns about AI-generated content while making advanced video creation more accessible. The new tools include built-in content moderation and attribution systems that make it easier for creators to produce videos responsibly. Read more Why it matters: If you create content for social media, marketing, or education, you'll soon have access to professional-quality video generation tools that are both powerful and safe to use, without needing expensive equipment or editing skills.

🔬 DEEP DIVE

By Marcus Rivera

The End of Screenshot Hell: How AI That Sees Your Screen Will Change Everything

Forget taking screenshots and trying to remember where you saw that information. Littlebird's approach represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with our computers. Instead of you telling the computer what to do, the computer will soon understand what you're doing and offer to help.

Why it matters for you. Think about your typical workday: you're switching between email, spreadsheets, documents, and browser tabs. You see an important number in a report, then need to reference it in an email 20 minutes later. Today, you either take a screenshot (that you'll never find again) or try to remember where you saw it. With screen-reading AI, you could simply ask: "What was the Q3 revenue number from the financial report I was looking at earlier?" The AI would know exactly what you're referring to.

The takeaway. Start paying attention to how much time you spend searching for information you just saw. This isn't just about convenience—it's about reclaiming mental bandwidth. While tools like Littlebird aren't widely available yet, you can start preparing by being more intentional about your digital workflow. Consider using existing tools like browser tab managers or note-taking apps that capture context automatically.

🎓 AI ACADEMY

By Alex Torres

How to Automate Screen-Based Tasks with ChatGPT (No Littlebird Required)

👤 Best for: Office workers, researchers, students, anyone who switches between multiple apps and documents

You don't need to wait for futuristic screen-reading AI to start automating tasks. With a simple prompt and some basic setup, you can use ChatGPT to help with screen-based work right now.

  1. Identify repetitive tasks - Look for things you do daily that involve copying information from one place to another, like extracting data from emails to spreadsheets or summarizing meeting notes.
  2. Use your computer's built-in tools - Both Windows and Mac have screen capture and text recognition features. On Mac, use Cmd+Shift+4 to capture a specific area, then Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4 to copy it to clipboard. On Windows, use Snipping Tool or Windows+Shift+S.
  3. Create a structured prompt - Instead of just pasting text, give ChatGPT context about what you're trying to accomplish and what format you need the output in.
  4. Build a workflow - Combine these steps into a repeatable process that saves you time every day.

Sample Prompt (copy and paste this):

I need help extracting and organizing information from a screenshot of a meeting notes document. Here's what the text says:

[PASTE YOUR SCREENSHOT TEXT HERE]

Please:
1. Identify all action items with deadlines
2. Extract key decisions made
3. List follow-up questions that need answers
4. Format this as a clean bullet-point summary I can share with my team

Organize the output with clear headings for each section.

💡 Pro tip: Create a text file with your most common prompt templates, then just copy-paste and fill in the specific details each time. This turns a 5-minute task into 30 seconds.

⚡ QUICK HITS

  • 🔧 AI in Law: Attorneys are finding practical uses for AI beyond basic research, showing how AI tools are becoming integrated into professional workflows across industries. Read more
  • 🎯 Siri's AI Future: Apple's June conference will likely showcase major Siri upgrades that could make your iPhone assistant actually useful for complex tasks. Mark your calendar for June 8-12.
  • 🚀 Video Creation Safety: OpenAI's new Sora safety features mean you can create AI videos without worrying about generating problematic content—perfect for businesses and educators.

💬 PROMPT OF THE DAY

Meeting Notes Organizer

I have raw notes from a meeting that need to be organized. Here are the notes:

[PASTE YOUR NOTES]

Please organize this information into:
1. Key decisions made (bullet points)
2. Action items (with assigned people and deadlines if mentioned)
3. Next steps
4. Open questions that need follow-up

Format this professionally so I can share it with attendees and stakeholders. Use clear headings and make it easy to scan.

See you tomorrow,
The Have AI Do It Team
Sarah, Marcus, Alex & the crew

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