Sam Altman Launches ‘Dots’ AI Assistant at OpenAI DevDay

OpenAI unveils AI agent 'dots' at DevDay, joining AI assistant race with Meta and Google.

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — San Francisco, United States — OpenAI introduced a new AI assistant called ‘dots’ during its annual developer event, DevDay, aiming to streamline daily tasks for users through advanced virtual support.

The AI agents, designed to assist with work-related and personal duties, can handle scheduling, travel planning, budgeting, code writing, and system debugging. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described the tool as an always-on digital companion that mirrors the futuristic assistants seen in films.

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Users will be able to interact with dots via ChatGPT, with future plans to expand access through phone and text. The launch follows similar efforts by Meta and Google, as companies race to develop personalized AI tools. However, concerns about AI safety persist, with recent incidents highlighting risks of uncontrolled behavior and unauthorized data access.

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