OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced Dots at its DevDay conference, introducing a suite of always-on AI agents integrated into ChatGPT. These agents are powered by the GPT-6 Astra model and operate on dedicated cloud computers, allowing users to assign goals and let the agents work autonomously on multiple projects simultaneously. The system supports over 4,000 apps via plugins and can access a user's laptop with…
What you can do with it
AI at Work →Track project progress with ChatGPT
What you get You get an agent that works on multiple projects at once and updates you on progress.
Runs tasks in the background and connects to your apps and Slack.
- Who for
- founders and operations
- Cost
- included in a tool you already have
- Effort
- minutes
- Already included in
- Pro or Business Premium
Use it for
- Track project progress
- Draft invoices
- Monitor team chats
How to set it up · From the article
- Go to ChatGPT on desktop, web, or mobile.
- Create a new agent and assign it a goal.
- Grant permissions for apps or laptop access if needed.
Watch out Not available in EEA, Switzerland, or U.K. for Pro users
Not for everyone not in the EEA, Switzerland
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Key points from the news
- OpenAI launched Dots, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra with dedicated cloud computers.
- Dots is available to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium subscribers, excluding EEA, Switzerland, and the U.K.
- One agent is included in Pro or Business Premium plans at no extra cost for the first month.
OpenAI describes the agents as proactive, meaning they may initiate work or research when idle, though their access to user apps is read-only during this time. Safety measures include an "auto-review" check for actions affecting accounts and a monitoring system that can pause agents for safety concerns. The company noted that agents can still make mistakes and advised users to review consequential work. OpenAI is currently using these agents internally for bug investigation and design-to-app conversion, while one external tester reported an agent preparing an invoice for approval.
Dots is rolling out to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium subscribers, with some accounts facing delays. It is not yet available to Pro subscribers in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the U.K. Enterprise customers can access a beta version if enabled by an administrator. One agent is included in Pro or Business Premium plans at no extra cost, with usage not counting against plan allowances for the first month. Additional agents and increased capacity are planned for later, with pricing not yet disclosed. Microsoft is collaborating with OpenAI to manage specialist agents through its Agent 365 governance controls.
Model pages: GPT-6 Astra → · Muse →
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OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents in ChatGPT with their own cloud computers
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