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Boss AI Brief · 09-30 · ChatGPT gets always-on agents
· Wednesday · Five items at most, only what touches your business
1. ChatGPT gets always-on agents
What happenedOpenAI launched Dots, an always-on AI assistant that can work across your connected apps in the background.
What it means for youCould handle repetitive tasks for you without you opening an app each time, but it's brand new so treat it with caution.
Act on it?Worth a tryhave a look at Dots in ChatGPT, but do not connect it to real customer or financial accounts yet.
Source: TechCrunch AI →
2. ChatGPT adds office-style tools
What happenedOpenAI launched a suite of office features inside ChatGPT, similar to what you'd get from Microsoft Office.
What it means for youCould mean less need for separate software subscriptions for docs and spreadsheets, saving money over time.
Act on it?Worth a trycheck out the new ChatGPT office features next time you need to draft a document.
Source: TechCrunch AI →
3. ChatGPT plugins get easier to use
What happenedOpenAI expanded ChatGPT plugins with sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, and automations.
What it means for youMakes it easier to find and use small tools inside ChatGPT without hunting around, saving setup time.
Act on it?Worth a tryopen ChatGPT's plugin sidebar and see what's available for your type of work.
Source: TechCrunch AI →
4. Cheaper GPT model launched
What happenedOpenAI launched GPT-6.1 Sol, saying it nearly matches its top model but costs less.
What it means for youIf you pay for AI tools per use, a cheaper option that performs almost as well can lower your monthly bill.
Act on it?Worth a tryif you use GPT-based tools, check if you can switch to GPT-6.1 Sol for routine tasks.
Source: TechCrunch AI →
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