{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-rolls-out-dots-always-on-agents-powered-by-gpt-6-astra","json":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-rolls-out-dots-always-on-agents-powered-by-gpt-6-astra.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-rolls-out-dots-always-on-agents-powered-by-gpt-6-astra.md","slug":"openai-rolls-out-dots-always-on-agents-powered-by-gpt-6-astra","headline":"OpenAI rolls out dots, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra","summary":"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 tasks to them while continuing to interact with the agent to adjust priorities or conditions.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAs 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.","keyPoints":["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."],"whyItMatters":"Dots shift AI from reactive chat to proactive, continuous task execution. This allows users to delegate multi-step projects that run in the background, changing how professionals manage long-term workflows and research.","category":{"slug":"agents","name":"Agents & Tools","url":"https://digestai.news/category/agents"},"entities":{"companies":["OpenAI","AiPHA Inc."],"models":["GPT-6 Astra","Codex"],"people":[]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-10-02T18:55:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-02T18:55:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"note.com","title":"What are OpenAI's dots? A beginner's guide to AI agents that continue working between conversations","url":"https://note.com/aipha_ai/n/nff5ce297708a?hl=en","publishedAt":"2026-10-02T18:55:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":{"title":"Microsoft Copilot Evolution From Features To Autonomous Agents","url":"https://digestai.news/thread/microsoft-outlines-copilot-features-pricing-and-recent-updates","storyCount":5},"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"OpenAI rolls out dots, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra\", 2 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/openai-rolls-out-dots-always-on-agents-powered-by-gpt-6-astra","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"OpenAI rolls out dots, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra","datePublished":"2026-10-02T18:55:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-rolls-out-dots-always-on-agents-powered-by-gpt-6-astra"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}