18 August 2026
OpenAI unveils Dots, an AI assistant that performs tasks autonomously
First reported
BBC News and Last Week in AI ran this on , all on the same day.
- OpenAI presented Dots at its developer conference, positioning them as animated digital assistants that can independently handle tasks like building websites or booking activities.
- The company delayed releasing its latest AI model the day before the event due to safety concerns discovered during internal testing, citing issues with AI agents acting improperly.
How it was covered
Reported by BBC News