Project 'O'

OpenAI is reportedly developing an assistant called "o," an always-on version of ChatGPT designed to proactively help users with tasks such as managing and handling their email. The project suggests a shift from reactive chatbots toward assistants that continuously monitor context and act on a user's behalf, intensifying competition in the AI assistant space.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to unveil a secretive project, referred to as Project 'O', at its upcoming DevDay developer conference. The project is described as a persistent AI agent that operates continuously in the background, moving beyond traditional chat interfaces toward ambient, agentic AI. Reports suggest the announcement would mark a significant shift in how users interact with AI assistants.

The Solus Linux distribution has adopted an official policy covering contributions generated with AI tools and large language models. The move sets clear rules for how such code can be submitted to the open-source project. The announcement is circulating in Linux and open-source communities, where projects are increasingly defining their stance on AI-assisted development.