OpenAI Dots flags missed deadlines, conflicts

The author argues that OpenAI's Dots leads the emerging trend of proactive, persistent AI agents that run in the background and anticipate user needs. Based on months of testing, the author finds that Dots successfully flags calendar conflicts, missed deadlines, transcription errors, and important messages by connecting to tools like Google Workspace and Slack. The article notes that while such functionality requires granting access to sensitive personal data, similar persistent agents are also being developed by companies like Anthropic and Meta. Open article →