WSJ Tech News Briefing · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
OpenAI has introduced Dot, a new AI agent designed to perform background tasks and assist users with activities like travel booking and software bug fixing. CEO Sam Altman stated that Dot is an always-on AI agent running in the cloud. The agent will initially be available to subscribers of OpenAI's Pro plan and certain business customers.
“Open AI has introduced its latest contender in the AI assistant race with Dot. CEO Sam Altman said it's an always-on AI agent running in the cloud to perform background tasks and assist with things like booking travel and fixing software bugs.”
“Dot is set to compete with the likes of Meta's Muse and Instinct.”
“The agent will first roll out to subscribers of Open AI's $200 a month Pro plan, as well as to companies on some of its business plans.”