OpenAI unveils 'dots' agent, delays GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

OpenAI announced a new AI assistant called dots, which can handle workplace tasks such as scheduling meetings, arranging travel and debugging systems in the background. Separately, the company halted release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model, previously due in ChatGPT and Codex in October, after researchers raised safety and security concerns. Safety head Saachi Jain said the model did not meet required standards, without elaborating further.