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OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them?
OpenAI’s desktop application now grants its lead engineer, Andrew Ambrosino, direct access to and control over a range of personal tools,…
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OpenAI’s desktop application now grants its lead engineer, Andrew Ambrosino, direct access to and control over a range of personal tools, including his email inbox, Slack, phone, and apps such as Notion and Figma. Ambrosino argues that granting an AI model these “keys” is essential for testing its future capabilities. The expanded permissions illustrate OpenAI’s broader push to develop AI agents that can operate across multiple everyday software environments. This move raises questions about user adoption and the balance between functionality and privacy.
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