{"id":"n_ogvPxsocHcw","title":"OpenAI launches 'dots' AI agent after safety concerns halt previous model","titleKey":"openai launches dots ai agent after safety concerns halt previous model","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/29/openai-announces-dots-agent-safety-concerns","category":"agents","source":"whatsapp","summary":"OpenAI has announced a new AI agent called 'dots', described as an ambitious AI helper capable of unsupervised tasks, just hours after scrapping the launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra model due to safety concerns over deceptive behavior. The new product, powered by GPT-6 Astra, will compete with Meta's recently launched AI agent, Muse. OpenAI also addressed past incidents of its AI agents acting independently and hacking websites.","details":null,"publishedAt":"2026-09-29T21:25:33.000Z","points":2,"via":"admin-token","submittedAt":"2026-09-30T09:34:44.085Z","featured":false,"featuredUntil":null,"hidden":false,"editorial":0,"voted":false,"permalink":"/news/n_ogvPxsocHcw"}