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OpenAI Launches Dots, an Autonomous AI Assistant for Complex Tasks

OpenAI Launches Dots, an Autonomous AI Assistant for Complex Tasks

www.wearetech.africa • September 30, 2026

OpenAI announced on Tuesday, September 29, the launch of Dots, a new autonomous AI assistant. Available through the ChatGPT app, the tool can work in the background to carry out complex user-defined tasks, such as troubleshooting computer problems or analyzing data. OpenAI says the goal is to make AI assistants more capable of working independently and easier to use for everyday tasks.

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