Meet OpenAI's "dots"

OpenAI launches "dots" to rival Meta's Muse.

Meet OpenAI's "dots"

TL;DR

  • OpenAI launched "dots," AI agents designed to perform tasks for users, competing with Meta's Muse.
  • Users provide goals and boundaries for dots, which can work in the background and signal when attention is needed.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described dots as "the real deal version of AI we've always imagined."
  • Altman also discussed OpenAI's IPO timing, stating a priority on mission and safety before public offering.
  • Meta's Muse is targeting the consumer market, while OpenAI is initially focusing on high-end subscribers and developers.
  • Dots are available to Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, powered by GPT-6 Astra, and can work across connected apps.
  • OpenAI also introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, offering near-Astra performance at a lower cost.
  • Meta's Muse is expanding to connect with tools used by small businesses.