Sources: OpenAI is developing features to counter SpaceX's Grok Bot "teammates", and has discussed creating a personal AI assistant to compete with Meta's Muse (The Information)

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OpenAI is reportedly developing new features to counter the 'teammates' functionality of SpaceX's Grok Bot. The company has also discussed creating a personal AI assistant to compete with Meta's Muse. These strategic moves indicate an intensifying rivalry among major tech firms in the AI assistant market.

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▪OpenAI is developing features specifically designed to counter SpaceX's Grok Bot teammates.
▪The company has discussed the creation of a personal AI assistant to compete with Meta's Muse.
▪Fox News DC bureau chief Bryan Boughton stated that the TV pool will not cover President Trump's events today.
▪New York and Connecticut Attorneys General have expressed concerns regarding the potential settlement agreement with Paramount.
▪Disney+ and Disney+ Premium now allow ads under updated terms of service, with specific limitations on the Premium tier.

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▪ OpenAI develops new agent features to counter SpaceX and Meta - The Information - Investing.com — Google News
▪ OpenAI Develops Features to Counter Grok Bot, Mulls Response to Meta’s Muse — The Information

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About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 10:40 AM ET, September 21, 2026. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated. From Mediagazer Kaitlan Collins / @kaitlancollins: Email: Bryan Boughton, who runs Fox News' DC bureau and is the current TV pool chair, says the TV pool will not be covering President Trump's events today Jon Passantino / Status: Source: New York and Connecticut AGs have voiced concerns about the potential settlement agreement with Paramount and are pressing for greater concessions Ashely Claudino / Polygon.com: Both Disney+ and Disney+ Premium can now feature ads under their updated ToS, with ads on the Premium tier…

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