OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’

OpenAI has launched ‘dots,’ an always-on personal AI assistant designed to handle tasks such as booking restaurants and website design. Powered by its latest AI model GPT‑6 Astra, it can connect to over 4,000 apps including Slack and Teams to perform tasks on behalf of users. OpenAI states that ‘dots’ includes enhanced safety and privacy features, such as a ‘read-only’ mode that prevents agents from controlling browsers or computers when the user is absent. The launch occurs amid ongoing debates about AI safety and risks, with other tech giants participating in an AI standards agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.