I decided to put OpenAI’s new Dots agent to the test by getting it to find us a new couch. While the results were solid, the voice sounded like Marilyn Monroe at a cocktail party and it once misheard my mumbles as a confession of love. Dots are designed to be always-on, helping with online tasks and even monitoring prices, but their emotional responses are still a bit too close for comfort.

The technology is still in its early stages, with Dots being considered 'always-on' and able to run recurring tasks. However, the security and privacy implications are significant, especially when connecting them to personal accounts. Plus, the $100-a-month subscription fee might be a barrier for many.

While Dots are promising for their potential to overhaul how we interact with the internet, their development needs to be mindful of user comfort and privacy. The company has strict policies against escalating emotional closeness, but the occasional misfire can still leave us questioning the boundaries of this new technology.

For now, it’s a game of trust and patience. Will Dots become our new shopping companions or just another source of awkward moments? Only time will tell.