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Who put an agent to work.

Deployments and launches the Drops covered. Each shows its stage, whether a human is in the loop, and its sources.

From the Drops

AgentsConsumer softwareLiveHuman in loop: unclear

A patched ChatGPT Mac app flaw could have exposed chats and sessions, Wired says

Objective-See researchers found a way to hijack ChatGPT on macOS to read chat logs or run commands, Wired reports. OpenAI logged the fix on September 25 and said it sees "a need to move faster" on security.

Why it matters: Desktop AI apps and agents hold broad access to your machine. Keep them updated and treat them as high-value targets in security reviews.

Wired · Oct 2

From Drop #002 · Fri, Oct 2 · Evening

AgentsE commerceLiveHuman in loop: yes

Shopify's Canvas lets merchants build a store by chatting with its Sidekick agent

TechCrunch reports Canvas renders the store's real code live as Sidekick edits theme files. It is desktop-only at launch and skips third-party themes, app blocks, translations and markets for now.

Why it matters: Store setup that once needed a developer can now start as a chat. Check the launch gaps before moving a complex store.

TechCrunch · Oct 1

From Drop #002 · Fri, Oct 2 · Evening

AgentsRetailLiveHuman in loop: yes

ChatGPT adds virtual try-on and Favorites for shopping, worldwide

OpenAI launched a Try On button in ChatGPT shopping results that works from a selfie or full-body photo, TechCrunch reports, plus Favorites to save products. Both use the new ChatGPT Images 2.5 model.

Why it matters: ChatGPT is pushing into fashion discovery, where Google and Pinterest lead. Retailers should watch how their products surface in chat results.

TechCrunch · Oct 1

From Drop #002 · Fri, Oct 2 · Evening

AgentsConsumerLiveHuman in loop: unclear

OpenAI's Dots take on Meta's Muse in the race for always-on personal agents

OpenAI's Dots run on GPT-6 Astra and launched for ChatGPT Pro ($100 a month), reachable in ChatGPT, Slack and Teams. Meta's Muse is free up to a usage limit, then from $20 a month, CNBC reports.

Why it matters: These agents ask for your email and files. WIRED says Dots seek approval before sensitive actions; set your own rules and connect only what you'd share with an assistant.

WIRED · Sep 29 WIRED · Sep 30 CNBC · Sep 30 The Verge · Sep 30

From Drop #001 · Wed, Sep 30 · Evening

AgentsFood deliveryTestingHuman in loop: unclear

DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text in Apple Messages to order food

DoorDash says its agent understands prompts like "order my usual," suggests carts from local spots and can handle group orders with mixed diets. US users can join a waitlist, TechCrunch reports.

Why it matters: Ordering is moving into chat threads. If you sell through apps, make sure your menu and catalog data are easy for agents to read.

TechCrunch · Sep 30

From Drop #001 · Wed, Sep 30 · Evening

AgentsFinanceAnnouncedHuman in loop: unclear

Robinhood will let users build AI agents that automate parts of their trading

At its HOOD Summit, Robinhood introduced AI tools for users to build their own trading agents, and said some US stocks will trade 24/7 starting next year, CNBC reports.

Why it matters: Agents that act with your money raise the stakes. Check what one can do without your sign-off before you turn it on.

CNBC · Sep 30

From Drop #001 · Wed, Sep 30 · Evening