OpenAI is said to be readying an agent that never stops working.
Leak trackers claim, without proof, that ChatGPT code points to an always-on agent called Aeon. The only hard evidence is a feature-flag string, gpt-6-astra-aeon, screenshotted on 3 September. OpenAI has confirmed nothing, and its DevDay conference falls on 29 September.
Why it mattersAn agent that runs while you sleep would change what you hand to a computer. Treat this as a rumour until OpenAI shows a product page.
⚠ Unverified rumor — treat with caution
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