OpenAI launches AI assistant Dots
OpenAI introduced its new AI assistants, named Dots, during its DevDay keynote on Tuesday. These assistants are designed to operate in the background and perform tasks across connected apps while learning user preferences.
OpenAI has launched a new AI assistant called Dots, positioning it as a competitor to Meta's Muse. Announced during the company's DevDay keynote on Tuesday, Dots are designed to be always-on AI assistants capable of performing tasks across connected applications in the background.
The assistants leverage OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model and utilize their own cloud computer to access a web browser and over 4,000 supported apps. Users can interact with Dots through a text-message-like interface, similar to Muse, or via voice call through ChatGPT on various platforms.
OpenAI states that Dots can handle a wide range of requests, learning user preferences over time to personalize assistance. The goal is to automate complex or time-consuming tasks, thereby enhancing user productivity and streamlining workflows.
The introduction of Dots signifies OpenAI's continued development in agentic AI and its effort to capture market share in the increasingly competitive AI assistant landscape.