OpenAI rolls out dots, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI introduced "dots" on September 29, 2026, during its DevDay event. These are always-on AI agents that continue working on tasks in the cloud even after a conversation ends. Each dot has its own dedicated computer and browser, allowing it to handle research, data analysis, document creation, and software development. Users can create and customize dots within ChatGPT, delegating specific…
What you can do with it
AI at Work →Track event deadlines with ChatGPT
What you get You can draft follow-up emails.
Runs continuous tasks like research and drafting.
- Who for
- founders, operations and marketers
- Cost
- paid from $200
- Effort
- minutes
- Already included in
- Pro 100, Pro 200, Pro 500, Business Premium, Enterprise
Use it for
- Track event deadlines
- Draft follow-up emails
- Monitor data changes
How to set it up · From the article
- Open ChatGPT on desktop or computer browser.
- Create a new dot and define its goals and scope.
- Connect necessary services and set permissions.
- Delegate the task and monitor progress via notifications.
Watch out Not available in EEA, UK, or Switzerland; requires desktop or computer browser
Not for everyone not in the EEA, UK, Switzerland
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Key points from the news
- OpenAI launched dots, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, on September 29, 2026.
- Dots work in the cloud with dedicated computers, continuing tasks after conversations end.
- Available to Pro 100, 200, 500, Business Premium, and Enterprise users outside EEA, UK, Switzerland.
The agents are powered by GPT-6 Astra. While dots themselves do not count toward standard ChatGPT usage limits, any tasks they delegate to ChatGPT Work or Codex are subject to those products' respective limits. The system operates in the cloud, meaning work continues even if the user closes their local computer, though tasks requiring local files or apps need an active connection.
As of October 2, 2026, dots are rolling out in stages. Pro 100, Pro 200, and Pro 500 plans are available to users over 18 outside the European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland. Business Premium and Enterprise plans are being deployed globally, with Enterprise requiring administrator activation. Initial creation must be done via desktop app or computer browser; mobile app support is pending an update, and mobile web is not supported.
Model page: GPT-6 Astra →
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