The Vergecast · Friday, October 2, 2026
OpenAI has released Dots, a new AI agent designed to perform tasks for users. Unlike Meta's Muse, which offers unlimited access, Dots is positioned as a premium product with a starting price of $100 per month, suggesting a focus on business users. The launch sparks debate about whether Dots is a distinct product or a response to Meta's strategy in the AI agent market.
“But first, we're going to start off with, I think, the big AI news of the week, which is it was OpenAI's week. They did Dots. It's their answer to Muse.”
“Dots is it's same thing. It's got a cute little avatar. It's got a chat interface and it goes off and does things for you. Except unlike Muse, which Meta is just like, here, please take a Muse. Have as many Muses as you want.”
“Dots, you got to pay $100 a month, minimum. And... I think that the question right out the gate is, is this a different product for a different set of people, right?”