OpenAI takes on Meta Muse with always-on Dots agents, less than a day after delaying GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 30, 2026, 4:20 p.m.
Summary
OpenAI has introduced Dots, an always-on personal agent powered by the GPT-6 Astra model, during its DevDay conference. Each Dots agent operates on its own cloud computer with browsing capabilities and integrates with over 4,000 apps, allowing for continuous work towards specific goals. This announcement follows the delay of the GPT-6.1 Astra model due to safety concerns, positioning OpenAI to compete with Meta Muse in the personal AI assistant arena.
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