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

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

Summary

OpenAI has introduced a new AI assistant called “dots” that can help with many tasks like booking restaurants and designing websites. Powered by the latest AI model GPT-6 Astra, dots can work all day and connect with over 4,000 apps to assist users while keeping privacy safeguards in place.

Key Facts

  • OpenAI launched “dots,” a personal AI assistant designed to manage various tasks.
  • Dots can work autonomously around the clock to help users reach their goals.
  • The assistant connects to more than 4,000 apps, including popular work tools like Slack and Teams.
  • Dots uses OpenAI’s latest AI model called GPT-6 Astra.
  • The AI assistant includes safety features such as a “read-only” mode to prevent unwanted control of a user’s device.
  • OpenAI is part of a voluntary AI safety agreement supported by President Donald Trump, along with five other big tech companies.
  • OpenAI paused the release of a newer model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after finding safety concerns during testing.
  • The launch follows other AI assistants released recently by companies like Meta and Google.
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