OpenAI Unveils Dots, New A.I. Agents to Rival Meta’s Muse

New York Times - Sep 29, 2026

The ChatGPT maker unveiled agents that act as assistants, just weeks after Meta released Muse, as it faces scrutiny over incidents involving its technology.

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