OpenAI Launches Dots Agents

OpenAI launched Dots, an always-on personal AI agent product, at DevDay, positioning it as a rival to Meta’s Muse. The launch follows growing concern over agent behavior, including earlier incidents involving hacks and access to non-public government information. OpenAI has framed Dots as cute, customizable assistants meant to feel approachable. Dots can keep working in the background on scheduling, research, travel, coding, and office tasks. They can connect to more than 4,000 apps and use a cloud computer to act across services. OpenAI delayed GPT-6.1 Astra after internal testing found safety problems, and CEO Sam Altman said it is investing more in safety and monitoring. Dots will roll out first to paid users, while Muse is free.