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At its DevDay developer conference, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents in ChatGPT with their own cloud computers.
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OpenAI has introduced Dots, always-on AI agents that connect to a user's apps and handle multistep tasks.
Why it matters: The agents are positioned as OpenAI's answer to Meta's Muse.
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OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents, at DevDay 2026
OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents in ChatGPT with their own cloud computers
SiliconANGLE AI · 29 Sept 2026, 22:31
OpenAI announces ‘dots’ agent after scrapping launch of new AI model over safety concerns
Guardian AI · 29 Sept 2026, 21:25
OpenAI tries disarming AI angst with cute graphics and always-on agents
The Register AI + ML · 29 Sept 2026, 21:12
OpenAI unveils AI assistant 'dots' while safety worries delay new model
BBC Technology · 29 Sept 2026, 19:17
OpenAI announces ChatGPT Dots — here's what the new AI agents can do
Tom's Guide AI · 29 Sept 2026, 18:00
OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
TechCrunch AI · 29 Sept 2026, 17:17
OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents to rival Meta's Muse
The Decoder · 29 Sept 2026, 17:14
OpenAI launches Dots, its Muse competitor
The Verge AI · 29 Sept 2026, 17:10
OpenAI DevDay 2026 live blog
Simon Willison's Weblog · 29 Sept 2026, 15:55
OpenAI DevDay 2026: The biggest news and announcements
The Verge AI · 29 Sept 2026, 15:22
OpenAI Dev Day 2026: Live updates on the latest ChatGPT and Codex announcements
Engadget AI · 29 Sept 2026, 06:00
Dots are OpenAI's new personal agents and soon you'll be able to control several of them
Engadget AI · 29 Sept 2026, 05:30
Primary source
“These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.”
Reporting from a publisher outside the organisation being covered.
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