Moving from intent-based bots to proactive AI agents

OpenAI is shifting focus from intent-based bots to proactive AI agents that anticipate user needs. This change aims to create more helpful and autonomous AI assistants. It matters because proactive agents can improve user experience by reducing the need for explicit commands.

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