OpenAI has disbanded its standalone robotics team just months after rebuilding it, as its general-purpose AI models begin controlling robots, Fortune reports. The bet: robots may no longer need a separate AI brain. The same foundation models could power both software agents and physical machines.

OpenAI on Friday announced ChatGPT Wallet, a new payment feature that enables its “dots” artificial intelligence agents to make purchases on behalf of users. The company built ChatGPT Wallet in partnership with American Express, Mastercard and Visa, and it allows cardholders to maintain their existing credit card rewards and protections. Eligible users enter their card information once, prompt their dot to find items to buy and approve each purchase with a security check. More:

OpenAI has yet to release GPT-6.2. There can only be three reasons: 1) They were surprised by how capable Fable 5.2 is and had to make GPT-6.2 better. 2) They found security vulnerabilities or other issues that need to be fixed. 3) Anthropic is going public next week, and OpenAI knows GPT-6.2 surpasses both Fable 5.2 and Opus 5.5. They’re trying to steal the spotlight ahead of their own planned IPO in 2027. I’m torn between 1 and 3, but I honestly don’t know. My gut tells me OpenAI was surprised by how good Fable 5.2 is. Either way, I expect GPT-6.2 to be released before November 19.

OPENAI LAUNCHES CHATGPT WALLET FOR AI AGENT PURCHASES Built in partnership with American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, the system equips OpenAI's "dots" AI agents with one-time payment tokens so they can complete orders without ever accessing full card details. Users link a card once, review each order, and authorize payments via biometric checks such as Face ID while retaining all existing card rewards and dispute protections. The agentic payment feature is rolling out initially to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States.