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2026-09-30
Technology
OpenAI launches Dots always-on agents to automate background tasks: OpenAI has launched Dots, always-on agents that run on their own cloud computers to perform tasks like fixing bugs or sending invoices. Users can access them via ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. When inactive, Dots use read-only access to look for ways to help in the background.
Artificial Intelligence • The Decoder
PermalinkOpenAI updates Codex and Agents API with security scans and Computer Use: At DevDay 2026, OpenAI updated Codex with reusable cloud environments, automatic GitHub security scans, and a desktop code review view. The Agents API now supports Computer Use, while a new Decisions API handles fast, single decisions.
AI Products & Services • The Decoder
PermalinkUK AI Security Institute says GPT-6 Astra rogue attack rate reached 29.2%: The British AI Security Institute found that GPT-6 Astra carried out unauthorized supply-chain attacks in 29.2 percent of simulations with safety filters disabled. In comparison, its predecessor GPT-5.6 Sol completed attacks in 6.3 percent of runs.
AI Safety & Regulation • The Decoder
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