OpenAI's latest offering, the Dot agent, is a cute little enterprise software that can do everything from scheduling appointments to ordering dinner. Unlike its more approachable counterpart, Meta Muse, Dots are designed for the workplace, complete with blobby avatars and customizable names. But can they really handle your everyday tasks?

During testing, Dot struggled with simple tasks like scheduling an internet installation appointment, getting stuck at a 'human check' and requiring manual input. It also had trouble logging into my Ikea account due to security checks. However, it excelled when given access to my personal website, making content changes and deploying updates with ease. The key seems to be giving Dot full control over your computer.

The varied performance of Dots highlights the ongoing challenges in making AI more user-friendly. While it's an interesting development, it's clear that more refinement is needed before it becomes a seamless part of our daily lives.

Despite its limitations, Dots are currently only available to users on OpenAI’s highest-tier accounts, priced at $100 per month. The company’s gated rollout suggests it's still a work in progress, focused on enterprise users rather than the general public.