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3 updates · 3 appsOctober 12, 2026

In case you missed it: this week’s top AI changes

OpenAI announced a new personal AI agent called Dots, which it says will have a strong focus on user privacy.

ChatGPT

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A new personal AI agent called Dots, which it says will have a strong focus on user privacy.

At its developer conference, OpenAI unveiled a new product called Dots. It's designed to be a personal AI assistant, or 'agent,' that can help you with tasks.

The company made a point to say that Dots is being built with a new standard for privacy in mind.

Original reportingAI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?Read original

Gemini

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Gemini has new app updates

Google is changing how you can access its different AI models. Soon, the free version of Gemini will be more limited.

To use the more advanced Gemini Pro and Flash models, or the "Deep Think" feature, you'll need to subscribe to one of the paid plans, which start at $19.99 per month.

Original reportingGoogle is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and ProRead original

FatherPhi

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FatherPhi shared: learned something new today 😌

FatherPhi tests ChatGPT's knowledge on sensitive topics, asking it to explain 'the birds and the bees'.

Original reportinglearned something new today 😌Read original