OpenAI Introduces Dots, Always-On Agents for Personal Tasks

OpenAI introduced a new kind of helper called Dots.

A Dot is an AI agent that can work on tasks for a person.

It can do simple jobs, like making a restaurant reservation, and larger jobs, like preparing invoices.

Each Dot works inside its own cloud computer instead of directly inside the user’s device.

It can use connected apps and saved passwords to complete tasks.

People can talk to Dots through ChatGPT and, soon, Slack or Microsoft Teams.

Dots can remember information across these different places.

When they have no assigned task, they can research in the background but are not allowed to change things.

Users must approve sensitive actions, and OpenAI says the system includes extra safety and privacy protections.