Ethan Mollick on Dots: a capable model with your data is remarkably useful
emollick · x · 2026-09-30
Ethan Mollick says he only used Dots briefly before launch so can't offer a detailed review, but found it good — part of the rapidly-expanding "Clawlike" category alongside Muse and Grokbot. In his view, a capable model with access to your data as an assistant and second opinion is remarkably useful.
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