Thoughts on AI from the brighter side

In brief30 September 2026

An AI that keeps going when you move on

OpenAI is rolling out dots: AI agents that can stay with a task and return when something needs review. That makes clear boundaries more important.

On September 29, OpenAI introduced dots, AI agents that get their own cloud computer and can keep working after you leave the chat. They can connect to apps and follow an ongoing project. The new part is not simply a longer answer. A dot might monitor feedback, update a document…