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04 Oct 2026
37m

OpenAI’s Head of ChatGPT: We’re entering a new era of AI (again) | Tibo Sottiaux

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Autonomous AI agents are poised to become the primary interface for internet activity, fundamentally shifting work from manual, screen-bound tasks to persistent, goal-oriented systems. Tibo Sottiaux, a key figure at OpenAI, highlights the development of "Dots," an AI system designed to learn individual preferences and operate 24/7 without the need for complex configuration or model selection. This transition emphasizes the necessity of an open ecosystem where interoperable plugins and shared economics drive utility and distribution. As AI handles increasingly complex, long-horizon operations, human value shifts toward high-level taste, creativity, and strategic oversight. While current technology still feels fragmented, the trajectory points toward a future where AI acts as a seamless extension of human will, reducing cognitive load and enabling more creative, less fragmented workflows across diverse devices and environments.

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