OpenAI may be preparing a new always-on ChatGPT assistant called “o”, according to references recently spotted online.

The company has not officially announced the product. However, users reportedly found the phrase “o, your always-on assistant” on what appeared to be a ChatGPT Pro subscription screen.

The reference appeared alongside benefits such as additional Work and Codex usage, maximum memory, 100GB of file storage and early access to new features.

Another reported configuration included display_name: "o" and an email_suffix: "-o". The details have prompted speculation that the assistant could eventually support email-related functions.

However, the configuration does not establish what the feature would actually do.

What Could OpenAI’s ‘o’ Assistant Do?

The phrase “always-on assistant” suggests a ChatGPT experience designed to remain available beyond traditional chat sessions.

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It could potentially help users with tasks in the background. However, there is currently no confirmed information about its capabilities, launch date or availability.

The reported email-related configuration has also fuelled speculation about possible email functionality.

That possibility remains unconfirmed. The available references do not explain how such a feature would work or whether it would be part of the final product.

The reported leaks come as AI companies increasingly develop agents that can perform tasks rather than simply respond to individual prompts.

OpenAI DevDay Could Offer More Clues

The reports have emerged shortly before OpenAI DevDay 2026.

OpenAI has confirmed that DevDay will take place in San Francisco on September 29. The event will feature a keynote from CEO Sam Altman, technical sessions, demonstrations and workshops focused on the tools OpenAI is developing.

OpenAI has not listed “o” among its publicly announced DevDay features.

Any connection between the reported assistant and the event therefore remains speculative.

Still, the timing of the references has increased attention around OpenAI’s plans for consumer-facing AI agents.

‘o’ Remains Unconfirmed

The reported references suggest that OpenAI may be testing an assistant under the name “o”.

However, they do not establish that the product will launch publicly.

OpenAI has not officially confirmed the assistant or described its proposed capabilities.

For now, the reported Pro screen and configuration references provide clues rather than a formal product announcement.