OpenAI is reportedly developing a new "always-on" AI assistant named "o," which briefly appeared in online listings as a benefit for the $100 ChatGPT Pro plan. References to "o, your always-on assistant" were spotted on X, alongside other premium features like increased Work and Codex usage, maximum memory, 100GB of file storage, and early access to new features. This suggests OpenAI is moving towards more persistent AI integration.
Further evidence supporting the development of "o" includes dynamic configuration references to `display_name: "o"` and an `email_suffix: "-o"`. This indicates the assistant could eventually possess email capabilities or a distinct email identity, enabling it to handle tasks autonomously even when the user is not actively interacting with ChatGPT.
While OpenAI has not officially confirmed or denied these reports, the emergence of these details points to a strategic expansion into always-on AI solutions. Such an assistant would allow for continuous task support, potentially transforming how users interact with AI beyond episodic queries within the ChatGPT interface.
