AI Agent Radar: October 2026 (What Launched and Why It Matters)
TL;DR: The big story: personal agents now get their own computer. Grok Bot (xAI), Muse (Meta), and ChatGPT dots (OpenAI) all launched since August, GPT-6 became ChatGPT's default, Apple shipped Siri AI in beta, and Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and Manus all launched work agents. Last checked Oct 14, 2026.
Launches ranked (most useful first)
| # | Launch | Maker | Date | Price | Who can get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grok Bot (beta) | xAI | Aug 11; more plans Aug 26 | Included with SuperGrok, SuperGrok Plus, SuperGrok Heavy, Cursor Pro/Pro+/Ultra, Cursor Teams | Mobile and desktop; Enterprise waitlist |
| 2 | Muse | Meta | Sep 8 | Free (usage limit, card required); Power $20; Maximum $100 | US, 18+ |
| 3 | ChatGPT dots | OpenAI | Sep 29 | First dot in Pro and Business Premium | Gradual rollout, 18+ |
| 4 | GPT-6 + Intelligent UI | OpenAI | Oct 7–8 | Free/Go: GPT-6 Luna; paid: GPT-6 Sol | Gradual rollout |
| 5 | Siri AI (beta) | Apple | Sep 14 | Free, daily limits | English beta; recent devices; not EU/China at first |
| 6 | Gemini agent | Google Cloud | Oct 8 | No extra charge on eligible plans (per VentureBeat) | Private preview |
| 7 | Claude Workspace add-on, Dashboards, Motion | Anthropic | Oct 6 and Oct 8 | Free / Pro / Max / Team unchanged | Global; betas as noted |
| 8 | Manus 2.0 + Cue | Manus | Sep 28 (Manus for Business Oct 13) | Manus plans: check site; Cue free invite-only | Web, desktop, mobile |
| 9 | Copilot Home, Code, Autopilot | Microsoft | Sep 25 | Usage-based billing for agent features | Frontier program; Autopilot private preview |
| 10 | ChatGPT Work + Data agent | OpenAI | Sep 9–10 | Paid plans (check site) | Data agent installed by admins |
| 11 | Alexa+ update | Amazon | Updated Sep 1 | Free with Prime; $19.99/mo otherwise | US |
| 12 | Perplexity Computer Automations, Portable Computer | Perplexity | September (exact dates unverified) | Check the official site | Check the official site |
| 13 | Muse Wonder model | Meta | ~Oct 12 | API | Developers |
Official sources
- Grok Bot: x.ai/news/grok-bot-more-plans
- Muse: ai.meta.com/muse
- ChatGPT dots: openai.com/index/introducing-dots
- GPT-6: openai.com/index/gpt-6-for-everyone
- Siri AI: Apple Newsroom
- Gemini agent: Google Cloud blog
- Claude: Dashboards and Motion
- Manus 2.0: manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0
- Copilot: Official Microsoft Blog
- Alexa+: aboutamazon.com
- Perplexity: Computer adds Automations
Step-by-step: how to use this radar
- Find the launch that matches your work in the table.
- Open our guide for it (linked names) or the official source.
- Check "Who can get it" first: several are US-only or private preview.
- Try one with our safety checklist.
- Subscribe to get next month's radar.
Copy-paste prompt
Here are this month's AI launches [PASTE TABLE]. I'm a [YOUR JOB] in [COUNTRY]. Which 2 could save me the most time, and what's the first task I should try with each?
FAQ
What's the biggest AI agent launch this month? Personal agents with their own computer: Grok Bot, Muse, and ChatGPT dots.
Which new agents are free? Muse (free tier, US), Siri AI (free with daily limits), Alexa+ (free with Prime), and Cue (invite-only early access).