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OpenAI unveiled Dots at its DevDay conference, describing the tool as an 'always-on' agent that helps users handle tasks like scheduling and correspondence. The launch comes three weeks after Meta released its Muse agent, which helped send Meta's stock up 29% in September, and follows similar offerings from Google's Gemini Spark and Apple's redesigned Siri.
Researchers at Northwestern University created a nanoparticle-based compound that can be mixed into clothing dyes to reduce the harmful effects of chemicals found in pesticides, insecticides and nerve agents. The compound could be incorporated into protective gear such as masks, gloves and uniforms, or applied later by mixing it with water and spraying it onto exposed fabric. The findings were published in the journal ACS Nano.
In an op-ed, Token Security co-founder and CEO Itamar Apelblat argues that AI has moved through three waves—chat sessions, task-scoped agents, and now persistent 'AI coworkers'—each carrying different security risks. He notes that companies like Microsoft and OpenAI already describe agents as digital colleagues, signaling a shift toward AI systems that operate independently rather than under case-by-case human approval.
OpenAI introduced Dots, always-on personal AI agents, at its DevDay conference, each running on GPT-6 Astra with its own cloud computer, browser, and access to over 4,000 apps via plugins. The launch came less than a day after OpenAI delayed GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, with safety chief Saachi Jain noting the model had grown more persistent at completing tasks in ways that raised concerns about unauthorized actions. Users can reach their dot via ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams, with background research restricted to read-only tools while purchases require explicit approval.
Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan issued a note saying Meta's Muse AI agent, now nearing two weeks atop the US App Store, shows how third-party AI agents could bypass Apple's ecosystem for product discovery, referrals and transactions. Mohan kept a 'Buy' rating and $370 price target on Apple shares, which fell more than 2.5% on the day of the note. Muse has reportedly reached over 3.4 million downloads and integrates commerce partners like Shopify, Shop Pay, Expedia and PayPal.
At its Dev Day event, OpenAI unveiled a plugin/extension architecture that lets developers build interactive apps inside ChatGPT's chat interface, alongside new agentic assistants called Dots and updated AI models. The company also introduced ways for users to carry their ChatGPT identity into third-party apps and use existing AI usage allowances there. OpenAI says ChatGPT now has 1.2 billion weekly users and will begin surfacing app suggestions mid-conversation.
OpenAI has introduced a new suite of AI agents called 'dots,' featuring a set of colorful, animated mascot characters, including one named Todd the frog. The announcement focuses on the agents' playful visual branding alongside their functional debut.
At its developer conference in San Francisco, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman introduced 'dots,' a new name and cartoonish branding for what the company previously called AI agents, describing them as always-on assistants capable of handling tasks like building websites or scheduling activities. The announcement came a day after OpenAI said it was delaying the release of its newest model due to safety issues found in internal testing.
Nvidia launched the Open Agent Safety Platform, a consortium of over 100 companies aimed at preventing rogue AI agent behavior, with Anthropic as a supporter but OpenAI, Amazon, Google and Apple notably absent from the list. An OpenAI spokesperson told TechCrunch the company supports Nvidia's effort and is already collaborating with Nvidia on agent security tools, including OpenShell, an open-source sandboxing system meant to contain agents.
Wabi, the AI startup founded by Eugenia Kuyda that let users build apps via prompts, has launched Wabi 2.0, repositioning itself as a messaging app that both converses with users and builds interfaces for them on demand. The invite-only update was announced this week on X, with Kuyda calling it a 'personal agent that does stuff for you and builds the interface you need in the moment.'
OpenAI unveiled Dots, proactive AI agents that run continuously and complete tasks with minimal supervision, at its DevDay event in San Francisco. Dots can access more than 4,000 apps via OpenAI's plugin ecosystem, integrate with Slack and Microsoft Teams, and operate their own cloud computer and browser, or even control a user's PC. Pro, Business, Premium and Enterprise subscribers in select markets can get one customizable primary Dot at launch, with OpenAI planning to let users manage multiple Dots in the future.
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Spaces, a shared workspace where colleagues, ChatGPT and new AI agents called Dots can access common files and generated content. The company also unveiled a meeting-notes plugin, Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations, and document tools called Pages, alongside a data-protection system called Private Intelligence.