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

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.