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3 updates · 1 appSeptember 30, 2026

OpenAI launches personal AI agents

ChatGPT introduced 'Dots,' new personal AI assistants that can continuously work on tasks for you in the background.

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ChatGPTChatGPT introduced 'Dots,' new personal AI assistants that can continuously work on tasks for you in the background.

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Expanded summary · ChatGPT

ChatGPT introduced 'Dots,' new personal AI assistants that can continuously work on tasks for you in the background.

OpenAI announced a new feature called Dots, which are described as 'always-on' AI agents.

Unlike a normal chatbot that waits for you to ask a question, a Dot can be given a task and will work on it proactively, like searching the web or organizing information for you over time.

Original reportingOpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s MuseRead original

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

You can now create a shared 'Space' to collaborate with coworkers and AI assistants on projects directly within the app.

A new feature called Space acts as a shared workspace inside ChatGPT.

It allows you and your coworkers to chat with the AI and use your personal 'Dots' together, making it easier to work as a team on different projects.

Original reportingOpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT's own office suiteRead original

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

Plugins now have their own dedicated home in the sidebar, making them easier to find and use like mini-apps.

ChatGPT is making plugins easier to use by giving them their own dedicated section in the app's sidebar.

This change makes them feel more like built-in applications, allowing you to quickly access tools that connect ChatGPT to services like Slack or Google Drive.

Original reportingOpenAI expands ChatGPT's plug-ins with app-like interfaces and automationsRead original