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OpenAI launches Dots: always-on ChatGPT agents with their own cloud computers

At DevDay (Sept 29), OpenAI shipped Dots—always-on GPT-6 Astra agents that run in their own cloud VM and browser, reach 4,000+ apps, and can kick work to Codex. Rolling out to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium (Enterprise beta off by default); Custom Rules gate what a Dot may do alone.

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Factory CEO accuses board adviser of spying for rival Cognition

Factory CEO Matan Grinberg says he fired board adviser Chris Degnan after learning Degnan held recurring talks with Cognition while advising Factory; Degnan says he resigned and joined Cognition as CRO, denying any confidential sharing. Cognition CEO Scott Wu also denied the claims…

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Five MCP auth mechanisms ship in two weeks after security disclosures

Between mid September and Sept 30, Okta Agent SSO, SSOJet, Rubrik MCP, GitHub Copilot’s MCP auth customizer, and Operant’s Okta linked gateway each shipped MCP authentication—none interoperable—after LiteLLM’s CISA KEV bypass and Cycode’s MCP Python SDK OAuth theft. Identity is catching up; NSA noted RBAC at connect time is still open…

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