OpenAI May Launch "o" as an Always-On ChatGPT Assistant

OpenAI may be preparing a new always-on ChatGPT assistant called "o," after references to the unannounced feature briefly appeared online. The company has not officially confirmed the product.

What Users Spotted

Users noticed a reference to "o, your always-on assistant" on what appeared to be a ChatGPT Pro subscription screen. It appeared alongside benefits such as additional Work and Codex usage, maximum memory, 100GB of file storage, and early access to new features.

The Email Clue

A separate configuration fragment reportedly contained display_name: "o" alongside an email_suffix: "-o". This has prompted speculation that the assistant could have some form of email-related functionality or digital identity, though the configuration does not establish what the feature would actually do.

What "Always-On" Could Mean

The "always-on" description suggests a ChatGPT experience that stays involved in users' tasks even when they are not actively chatting with it. Details on capabilities, launch date, availability, and pricing all remain unconfirmed.

DevDay Could Offer Clues

OpenAI is scheduled to hold its annual DevDay 2026 in San Francisco on September 29, featuring an opening keynote from CEO Sam Altman, technical sessions, demonstrations, and workshops. OpenAI has not listed "o" among the publicly announced DevDay features, so any connection remains speculative.