Agents/rumor/2026-09-21

OpenAI develops new agent features to compete with SpaceX's Grok and Meta's Muse

OpenAI is reportedly developing new agent features and an always-on agent, potentially named 'o', to compete with rival AI agents. This development is seen as a strategic move to counter SpaceX's Grok bot and Meta's Muse. The Information initially reported on OpenAI's efforts, noting the company is also considering its response to Meta's Muse. This initiative follows reports from Wccftech, citing JP Morgan, that Meta Muse has been crowned a top AI agent. The specific features and release timeline for OpenAI's new agents remain unconfirmed by the company itself.

7 articles from 7 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 6 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a rumor.

What do all outlets agree on?

7 outlets covered “OpenAI develops new agent features to compete with SpaceX's Grok and Meta's Muse”. All of them report the following:

  • OpenAI is developing new agent features
  • OpenAI aims to compete with SpaceX's Grok bot
  • OpenAI aims to compete with Meta's AI agent (Muse)
  • The Information reported on OpenAI's development

Did outlets disagree about this?

Yes. Coverage of “OpenAI develops new agent features to compete with SpaceX's Grok and Meta's Muse” differs on 6 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

OpenAI is 'racing' or 'rushing' to develop agents

finance.biggo.com, Wccftech

OpenAI is 'developing' or 'making development moves' for agents

Investing.com, GuruFocus, thestreet.com, The Information

OpenAI is developing an 'always-on agent called o'

Wccftech

JP Morgan crowned Meta Muse the top AI agent

Wccftech

OpenAI's agent development is to counter both SpaceX's Grok and Meta's Muse

Investing.com, finance.biggo.com, thestreet.com, The Information, Wccftech

OpenAI's agent development is to compete with SpaceX's Grok bot

GuruFocus

Which outlets covered this?

All 7 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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