Tech moves fast, but every so often a batch of tools lands that actually changes how you work. February 2026 brings three AI tools that feel more like practical helpers than headlines: ChatGPT’s memory controls to guard privacy, Google Stitch to turn ideas into UI in minutes, and Grok’s native PDF generation to stop the last-mile juggling. It’s not hype — it’s about real-world usability. Let’s break down what’s new, how to use it, and what it could mean for daily work.
Why AI Tools Of The Week Matter
AI tech often sounds flashy, but for a lot of people the real value comes from safety, speed, and simplicity. This week’s picks target those three. Memory controls in ChatGPT address privacy without sacrificing flow, Stitch shortens the gap between concept and a testable UI, and Grok tackles the stubborn final step — turning drafts into clean PDFs inside one workspace. When tools zero in on everyday pain points, they flip from nice-to-have to must-use.
ChatGPT Memory: Customised, But With Privacy Considerations
A chatbot’s memory can be very useful; however, questions arise regarding how long will the information be stored, and whether there are limitations placed on what can be removed from memory. Therefore, the design intended to give users a great deal of flexibility in managing the privacy of their personal data and to provide user-friendly interfaces without burdening users with multiple prompts.
How it works
- Personalized interactions: Responses will change based on what you have already talked about so there is no need to explain the project in detail every time.
- Continued conversation: This will work for projects that are ongoing, or are often repeated, along with long-term tasks.
- Reduction in repeating yourself: You will no longer need to repeat the fundamentals of your project each time you send a prompt because they will follow you throughout the conversation.
How to access
In ChatGPT, memory is available via the settings. Look for the option to enable or review reference chat history, and you’ll find controls to review stored information and delete items you don’t want kept. It’s about empowering you to decide what lives in memory over time.
How it works in practice
- For a marketing project, storing notes and contacts will allow the user to pick up where the last conversation left off without needing to start from scratch.
- If you’d like to be able to use past conversations and related information but want to keep them private, you may delete those memories.
- When developing software or conducting research, you can keep track of your preferred tone and/or style so that future interactions are faster.
Example
- From within ChatGPT open and browse through the stored conversations from your last several chats.
- Identify items you want to forget or don’t consider you want to leave saved permanently.
- Provide commands to delete or forget the memories you want to remove, i.e., phone numbers, notes, etc.
- Confirm the success of your previous request by entering a new prompt.
- Resubmit the original request to see if your desired outcome has occurred.
What distinguishes this feature from others?
- User-defined privacy. You choose what memories remain and which to forget.
- Simple prompts. No need for any technical knowledge or training is needed.
- Long-term safety. Encourages ongoing privacy hygiene.
Use this pro tip: periodically check your AI memory after having very sensitive conversations.
Google Stitch: Turn Ideas Into UI Fast
Turning an idea into a working app prototype used to involve handoffs, endless tweaks, and misalignments. Stitch aims to shrink that gap by letting you describe the UI and get a usable design back in minutes. It’s not about replacing a design team; it’s about giving you a strong starting point to iterate from.
How Google Stitch Works
- Generate User Interfaces through Text Descriptions: Describe an application, including what it does, and Stitch recommends a layout.
- Seamlessly Export User Interfaces From Stitch: Import files into Figma or export code directly into your development environment.
- Natural Iteration of User Interfaces: Modifying layouts is easy using prompts, and users can see updated versions in real time.
- Testing Multiple Versions of User Interfaces: Create multiple versions of user interfaces to perform side-by-side comparisons.
Accessing Google Stitch
To begin working with prompts to create user interface designs for web and mobile, go to stitch.withgoogle.com and
sign up. The goal of using Stitch is to transform rough design ideas quickly into a testable UI so you can gather meaningful input that will feed into your next iteration.
What Types of Work Will Google Stitch Allow You To Accomplish?
- Generate User Interfaces through Text Descriptions: Describe the layout, colour, buttons and navigation elements, and Stitch will generate the UI.
- Seamlessly Export User Interfaces From Stitch: Export to Figma or export code directly into your Dev environment.
- Natural Iteration of User Interfaces: Use prompts to refine your designs, and you can see the updated designs as they are generated and returned to you.
- Multilingual Support For User Interfaces: Create user interface copy for international audiences.
A Typical Workflow Using Google Stitch
- Step 1 – Open Google Stitch and select Web or Mobile interface.
- Step 2 – Describe how you want your layout, colour, and navigation to look.
- Step 3 – Google Stitch generates a working UI Mock-up in a matter of seconds/minutes.
- Step 4 – Use the follow-up prompts to modify your design or export the design to your Figma file to make brand adjustments.
What Are The Outstanding Characteristics Of Google Stitch?
- Powered by Gemini 2.5: Strong UI and layout understanding.
- Built-in image tools: Quick visuals to accompany your UI design.
- Multi-language support: Localises UI copy automatically.
- Free public beta: No-cost access with monthly limits as it matures.
Grok: PDF It All Together Natively
AI can draft great content, but turning that draft into a clean, shareable document is still a pain point for many. With Grok Studio, you can create and export PDFs right in the product itself, eliminating the need to use multiple tools to write, edit and create PDFs.
What Does Grok Help With?
- Structured documents – you can create resumes, invoices and research papers from prompts.
- Edit live – layout editing functionality is available in LaTeX or Grok Studio.
- Export immediately – download high-quality PDFs directly from the platform.
Where To Access Grok Studio PDF Functionality
Visit grok.com to check out the Studio workflow and see how PDF exporting fits into the overall document drafting process. The workflow is specifically designed to support rapid creation and modification of documents.
What Grok Helps You Do
- Create structured documents: Build professional materials from prompts that shape sections and formatting.
- Edit live: Preview and tweak formatting as you go.
- Export instantly: One-click Download to save the final PDF.
Example
Grok allows you to create and download an invoice in PDF format that has a company logo, includes GST, and has adjustable settings on formatting after the document is created. Here is how to do it:
- Open the Groove app and enter in a prompt for your invoice.
- The Groove app will automatically change to Studio mode and prepare the invoice for refinement.
- Change any font, text size, etc. to your liking.
- Click on Download to save the PDF file.
Why is it Different than Other Apps?
- Utility-first; this app resolves the workflow bottleneck by consolidating drafting and exporting to one location.
- Interactive style edits; make sure the finished product has the look you want before producing with preview tool.
- Versatile for all types of work; this app can produce documents for business, academic and personal use.
- Native PDF; supports export to/from PDF without external software usage.
Note: This section of the article is written from a real-world usage perspective rather than marketing.
