AI Matters
Why it matters
OpenAI launches always-on 'Dots' agents to rival Meta's Muse
The Verge AI OpenAI launches Dots, its Muse competitor
OpenAI introduced Dots, customizable AI agents that run continuously on cloud computers to complete tasks like fixing bugs or sending invoices.
Why it matters
These agents can act on your behalf in the background, raising both convenience and new privacy questions.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026