OpenAI's Upcoming Always-On Agent 'o' Surfaces Ahead of DevDay

OpenAI's potential always-on AI agent, codenamed 'o', has been spotted in internal configuration files and upgrade pages for ChatGPT. The agent features a dedicated '-o' email suffix, suggesting it may operate independently outside of active chat sessions. While OpenAI has not officially confirmed the product, speculation suggests it could be unveiled at the upcoming DevDay on September 29. The agent is reportedly being positioned as a competitor to Meta's Muse, which already offers autonomous capabilities such as email management and desktop application control. Unlike Meta's largely free Muse, 'o' has appeared as a potential benefit for OpenAI's premium subscription tiers, which range from $100 to $500 per month.