OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents, and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
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OpenAI has announced always-on AI agents called Dots, which are designed to complete multistep tasks on a user's behalf by constantly accessing connected apps and learning user preferences over time. The agents are powered by the startup's GPT-6 Astra model and can be messaged through multiple platforms including ChatGPT, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and messaging apps, with features like requiring explicit approval before taking sensitive actions. The rollout began for ChatGPT Pro subscribers, positioning Dots as OpenAI's response to Meta's Muse agent, which recently achieved widespread adoption. This development reflects a broader moment where personal AI agents are becoming a focus for major technology companies.
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