AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?

OpenAI's DevDay pitch for its new Dots agent leaned on privacy and took veiled swipes at Meta's Muse; the delivery is still unproven.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson on The Tailgate
Published 9:27 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026
Updated 2:03 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by The Verge: “AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?”, with reporting from Fortune.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:27 AM ET on The Tailgate, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, Chip Darnell and Brock Thunderson; aired 2 times.
Topics: Gen Z, China, AI.
BBN covered this story before: China AI Developers Publish Safety Tests for 3.6% of Releases (October 9).

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Verge reports OpenAI unveiled a new AI agent called Dots at its DevDay, and Sam Altman said the company wants to set a new standard for privacy.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd per The Verge, the day included veiled shots at Meta's Muse, its main rival, for failing to keep user data safe.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSo the rival is leaky, and the new one is airtight. Says the new one.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Verge's real question is whether they deliver. The summary has no proof either way.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA promise isn't a playbook!
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistVeiled shots. In a forecast, that's a cloud with a grudge.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCloud with a grudge. Love it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso today, Fortune says an MIT economist warns AI may widen the job gap for young workers.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistPrivacy promises on Saturday, illusions of competence by Monday.