OpenAI is set to launch a persistent AI assistant 'o' ahead of devday

On September 27, IT Home reported that Alexey Shabanov, an insider, revealed that OpenAI is preparing to launch a persistent AI assistant named 'O,' set to debut on September 29 during the OpenAI DevDay event. The assistant is expected to operate continuously beyond standard chat interactions and may possess an independent identity. IT Home noted that the ChatGPT configuration files already contain multiple hints about 'O,' including its display name and an email suffix with '-o.' The project may also be linked to the 'Aeon' initiative, which is rumored to be the codename for OpenAI's persistent AI assistant project. However, details about its capabilities, permissions, and features remain unclear. Additionally, there were previous rumors about OpenAI developing a donut-shaped hardware device, which could potentially tie into these projects through the use of single-letter codenames.