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  "title": "OpenAI takes on Meta with dots agent in enterprise AI push",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-takes-on-meta-with-dots-agent-in-enterprise-ai-push",
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  "published": "2026-09-29T17:17:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/openai-takes-meta-dots-agent-in-enterprise-ai-push-6419386"
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  "account": "OpenAI announced on Tuesday the launch of always-on agents called dots, designed to autonomously chase user goals across various apps. This move intensifies its push into the lucrative enterprise AI market, putting it in direct competition with Meta. The dots agents aim to cater to the rising demand for tools capable of handling everyday tasks with minimal supervision. The interest in such technologies has surged following Meta's Muse, which garnered millions of downloads earlier this month and sparked concerns about the potential impact on companies that could be affected by autonomous AI services.\n\nMeta's Muse has also led to a significant valuation increase for Instinct, the startup behind the Muse agent, which reached $10 billion in just over a month. OpenAI demonstrated its dots agents at its annual developer day in San Francisco, showcasing their ability to manage evolving projects, such as updating sales proposals as customer needs change, and building working demos for review. Users can interact with dots on platforms like Slack and Teams, and the agents can leverage OpenAI's Codex and ChatGPT Work tools for research, analysis, document preparation, and software development.\n\nOpenAI emphasized the safety measures integrated into dots, allowing users to set custom rules and granting explicit permission for sensitive tasks like changing passwords or permanently deleting data. The company also highlighted that dots operate on their own cloud computers and employ private intelligence tools to detect safety risks without retaining business customers' data. Despite recent setbacks, including the shelving of a more powerful Astra model due to concerns about misleading users, OpenAI remains committed to live demos, acknowledging that some glitches may be attributed to the simultaneous rollout of updates.\n\nSince its launch, OpenAI's dots agents have garnered significant attention, attracting over 35 million weekly users for Codex and ChatGPT Work, a substantial increase from the 5 million codex users in June. The company also unveiled a shared workspace for business teams, named ChatGPT Space, and introduced the cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol model, alongside a $500 Pro plan offering enhanced usage and faster performance.",
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        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "OpenAI takes on Meta with dots agent in enterprise AI push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-takes-on-meta-with-dots-agent-in-enterprise-ai-push-10767043",
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Sam Altman unveils \"dots,\" OpenAI's new AI personal agent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/sam-altman-unveils-dots-openais-new-ai-personal-agent",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:10:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "OpenAI debuts personal AI agent Dot to rival Meta's Muse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-debuts-personal-ai-agent-dot-to-rival-metas-muse",
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        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "OpenAI unveils ‘dots’ to rival to Meta’s Muse, plus a $500 monthly plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-unveils-dots-to-rival-to-metas-muse-plus-a-500-monthly-plan",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:29:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "OpenAI unleashes new agents known as Dots as Altman remains unfazed by Meta's Muse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-unleashes-new-agents-known-as-dots-as-altman-remains-unfazed",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:50:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The biggest announcements from OpenAI DevDay: Dots, GPT-6.1 Sol, Ultrafast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/the-biggest-announcements-from-openai-devday-dots-gpt-6-1-sol",
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