J'avais oublié qu'en Europe on n'a pas ça...

Summary

The creator describes two AI features he uses regularly while living in Vietnam, but says he could no longer access them after returning to France.

“Dots,” a proactive AI assistant in ChatGPT

He says Dots reviews several email accounts each morning and prepares a briefing covering current topics, messages awaiting replies, urgent matters, and ongoing progress. He can then give it instructions—such as replying to or following up on emails—and says it handles much of his administrative correspondence. He presents it as a major productivity aid.

YouTube’s “Ask Anything” feature, powered by Gemini

A Gemini button beside the usual video controls opens a chat linked to the video. The feature can summarize the video and answer follow-up questions. The creator says it saves time, especially when checking whether clickbait or news videos contain useful information.

He also notes a potential trade-off for creators: viewers may spend less time watching, which could reduce watch time, visibility, and income.

Availability and Regulation

• After discovering the features were unavailable in France, he tested VPN locations. Morocco, Algeria, and Dubai did not work for him; connecting through Vietnam restored access.
• He speculates that European rules intended to protect privacy may contribute to the restrictions, while acknowledging that companies may also be responsible. He does not claim to know who is at fault.
• His main criticism is that users in Europe lack the option to try these tools and decide for themselves. He proposes an explicit opt-in consent mechanism, similar to a cookie banner.
• He argues that limited access could slow AI adoption and productivity in Europe.
• He mentions an unidentified chart that reportedly showed greater enthusiasm for AI in Vietnam and more criticism in France. The chart is not identified or assessed in the video.
• He briefly dismisses Apple Intelligence as lagging behind other AI offerings, while saying restrictions on tools from OpenAI and other companies are becoming more consequential.

Reviews, Guides, and Tutorials

• Personal review: The creator speaks favorably about Dots’ email briefings and automation features, as well as YouTube’s video-linked Gemini summaries.
• Access troubleshooting: He recounts testing VPN connections in several countries to regain access. This is an anecdotal account, not a step-by-step VPN tutorial.
• Formal guide or tutorial: None is provided.

Sources

Main speaker: Benjamin Code, speaking from personal experience.

Other sources mentioned: ChatGPT/Dots, YouTube’s Gemini feature, and an unnamed chart about attitudes toward AI.