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4 updates · 2 appsSeptember 30, 2026

OpenAI reveals new AI agents and work tools

OpenAI announced 'Dots,' a new class of AI agents designed to work continuously on background tasks for users.

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ChatGPTOpenAI announced 'Dots,' a new class of AI agents designed to work continuously on background tasks for users.

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Expanded summary · ChatGPT

'Dots,' a new class of AI agents designed to work continuously on background tasks for users.

OpenAI introduced a new kind of AI assistant called 'Dots.' Unlike a normal chatbot, these agents are 'always-on' and can proactively work on tasks you give them.

For example, a Dot could be assigned to continuously monitor specific information online and report back on changes.

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

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

OpenAI launched 'Space,' a shared workspace within ChatGPT for teams to collaborate on projects with the AI.

Targeting office workers, the new feature allows coworkers to use ChatGPT together. Teams can also integrate their own custom AI agent personas, called 'Dots,' to work on shared documents and tasks.

This move positions OpenAI to compete more directly with workplace software suites like Microsoft's.

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 are being upgraded to look and feel more like real apps, with their own interfaces and a dedicated home in the sidebar.

ChatGPT plugins, which connect to other apps like Slack or Google Drive, are getting a major overhaul.

Developers can now build full app-like experiences inside ChatGPT, making them easier to find and use.

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

FatherPhi

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is the baby going to make it??

FatherPhi puts ChatGPT's medical knowledge to the test by asking it to help deliver a baby in a simulation.

Let's see if the AI can handle the pressure.

Original reportingis the baby going to make it??Read original