OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — days after the launch of Dots

OpenAI's Alexander Embiricos is joining TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, according to TechCrunch. He's the product lead for Dots, OpenAI's new always-on personal AI agent. Embiricos will appear on the AI Stage, just days after Dots launched. TechCrunch reports Dots have their own cloud computers. They connect to everyday apps. They can keep working toward goals in the background. That means AI could gain far greater access to our work and digital lives. Embiricos will join TechCrunch for a session called "What Comes After the Chatbot?" The conversation will cover the thinking behind Dots. It will explore where personal agents are headed. Topics include how much control users should hand over, and whether companies can earn enough trust for people to use these tools. Disrupt runs October 13 through 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Full article link in bio.