Shortcircuit

ChatGPT on Mac

Personalized assistant for private chat experiences.

About Shortcircuit

Short Circuit is not just your ordinary ChatGPT app. It is a unique application designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, featuring an intelligent AI assistant named Shorty. This app offers a top-notch ChatGPT experience and seamlessly integrates with Siri, Shortcuts, and other system features.With Short Circuit, users can immerse themselves in engaging conversations with different personas, each representing a distinct personality. Whether you're chatting with a French tour guide, a math tutor, or a SwiftUI expert, the experience is bound to be captivating.One of the standout features of Short Circuit is its unwavering commitment to user privacy. Unlike other ChatGPT apps that may leverage user data for training purposes, Short Circuit promises not to utilize users' questions and answers to train OpenAI models.For those interested in accessing its services on Apple devices, Short Circuit offers a subscription-based model. Alternatively, users can opt for a one-time payment to unlock lifetime access, which includes the ability to use the app with their own OpenAI token. This lifetime unlock option caters to users who may not require frequent usage of the app, providing an affordable solution.To help users get acquainted with its functionalities, Short Circuit also offers a free trial. Should you have any queries or require assistance, the app allows users to seek support through Mastodon or email.In essence, Short Circuit strives to deliver a convenient and customizable ChatGPT experience while upholding user privacy and offering flexible payment options. Experience the future of AI-powered conversations with Short Circuit today.

Meta Performance Reviews

"Starting 2026, employee performance evaluations will be formally linked to AI-driven impact."

Meta announced that every staff member - from engineers to marketers - will need to show how they use AI. Special recognition including bonuses and raises will go to those with exceptional AI-driven results.

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Start documenting your AI usage now. Track Impact helps you build a portfolio of AI achievements for performance reviews.

Shopify Prove AI Can't Do It

"Before asking for more headcount, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI."

CEO Tobi Lütke mandated that AI usage is now a "fundamental expectation." New roles are only approved if a team can prove the work can't be automated.

What this means for you

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Microsoft Mandatory AI Usage

"Using AI is no longer optional — it's core to every role and every level."

Microsoft's internal memo made AI usage mandatory for all employees. The company is implementing metrics into performance review processes.

What this means for you

AI literacy is now as essential as email proficiency. Search for AI tools relevant to your specific role.

Duolingo AI-First Hiring

"Duolingo is going to be AI-first. We will gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle."

CEO Luis von Ahn declared the company "AI-first" in April 2025. AI use is now included in hiring AND performance review evaluations. They completed 148 language courses in 12 months - work that previously took 12 years.

What this means for you

AI proficiency is now a hiring requirement. Build your AI portfolio to stand out in job applications.

Klarna 40% Workforce Reduction

"There is a massive shift coming to knowledge work. And it's not just in banking, it's in society at large."

Klarna reduced its workforce from 5,500+ to ~3,000 employees. An AI chatbot now handles the work of 700 human agents. Revenue per employee increased 73%.

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Proving your unique human value is essential. Document where you add value that AI cannot replicate.

Google Competitive Necessity

"Companies which will become more efficient through this moment in terms of employee productivity [will win]."

CEO Sundar Pichai made clear that employees need to be "more AI-savvy" as competition intensifies. The focus is on employee productivity through AI adoption.

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Opendoor Default to AI

"The first line in everyone's job expectation: Default to AI."

Performance evaluations now measure AI tool usage frequency. Stock jumped 8.6% after announcement. Every employee expected to use AI as their first approach to tasks.

What this means for you

Track Impact helps you document your AI-first approach and measure the results.

Thomson Reuters Upskill or Leave

"You will be left behind if you don't adopt AI."

CPO warns there's no future at the company without AI skills. Over 11,000 employees have completed AI training programs. The message is clear: adapt or face consequences.

What this means for you

Start your AI journey today. Search for role-specific AI recommendations and begin building your skills.

Fiverr Hiring Filter

"We won't hire candidates who don't use AI."

CEO requires AI skills for new hires. AI proficiency is now a baseline expectation for all job seekers. Those without demonstrated AI experience are filtered out.

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Job seekers need documented AI experience. Build your portfolio with Track Impact before your next application.

Amazon Smaller Teams

"Learn AI and get more done with scrappier teams."

CEO says corporate workforce will shrink with AI. Amazon invested $1.2B in upskilling 300,000 employees. The future is smaller, AI-augmented teams.

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Upskill now to stay competitive. Explore AI tools for your role and start documenting your productivity gains.