OpenAI takes on Meta with always-on Dots agent in enterprise AI push

San Francisco, September 29 - OpenAI unveiled always-on AI agents called Dots, designed to autonomously manage tasks across various applications for businesses. These agents, built on OpenAI's advanced GPT-6 Astra model, aim to cater to the increasing demand for AI that can work independently without extensive supervision. The launch of Dots comes after Meta's Muse attracted significant attention, intensifying the competition in the enterprise AI market.

OpenAI also emphasized the safety measures in place for Dots, allowing users to set specific rules and granting access only for explicit consent on sensitive tasks. The company highlighted that Dots operate independently on cloud servers and adhere to strict data privacy practices, ensuring that business customers' data is not retained for training purposes.

With over 35 million weekly users of Codex and ChatGPT Work, OpenAI is investing heavily in AI infrastructure and preparing for a potential IPO that could value the company at over $1 trillion.