OpenAI just announced Dots, the company’s new AI agents that don’t just answer your questions, but actually get things done for you. Powered by GPT-6 Astra, Dots are designed to work in the background, keep running even when you’re busy, and move forward on your goals without you watching them all the time. Each Dot has its own cloud computer and browser, so you can give it a project and let it handle things while you work on something else.
Dots learn from your feedback as you use them, picking up on your preferences, how you like to work, and the quality you expect. They can connect with over 4,000 apps through OpenAI’s plugin system. You can talk to your Dot through ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams. OpenAI is starting to release Dots to Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise users in certain markets, and plans to open up access more widely in the future.
Dots can Work Independently
Introducing dots, powered by GPT-6 Astra.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) September 29, 2026
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One thing that stands out is that you don’t have to guide Dots through every little step. Each Dot has its own cloud computer, browser, and access to all the apps it needs. If you want, you can open up the Dot’s computer to see what it’s doing, or let it connect to your laptop. Dots can handle several projects at once. Instead of opening a new chat for every single task, users can give the Dot a project and let it work on it. Users can add new tasks or ideas even while it’s already working on something else.
OpenAI shared a few examples. Developers can use a Dot to watch for user feedback, spot repeated requests, make minor improvements and bug fixes, test changes, and even prepare pull requests to review. It’ll even make a video showing the updates. For product launches, a Dot can identify the target audience, creative style, and right messaging. If anything changes, it can see what that means for your plans and adjust your launch materials.
For researchers, a Dot can rerun analyses when you get new data, dig into unexpected results, and update charts and figures. Sales teams can ask Dots to check customer needs, put together proof-of-concept documents, and adjust proposals when things shift. Content creators can have Dots turn interview transcripts into audio or video clips, show notes, or social posts.
Dots Work across Different Platforms
Users can reach Dots through ChatGPT on their computer, in their browser, or on their phone. Dots can also message you with progress updates, questions, or items that need attention. They also work in Slack and Teams, which makes it easier to move a project between programs. For example, a project can begin in ChatGPT, be discussed with a team in Slack, and then continue with the Dot following through on the work. OpenAI says Dots keep all the details straight as you move between platforms, so users don’t have to keep repeating.
Users Remain in Control
OpenAI promises extra safety and privacy features. When a user uses a Dot, its cloud computer is separate from theirs, unless they decide to connect the two. For websites that allow it, Dots can use saved passwords but won’t show those passwords to the AI itself. If you’re not active with your Dot, it can do proactive research. When it’s doing this, it can only read data; it can’t send messages, change things in apps, or control the computer.
Users pick which apps their Dot can use, and they can handle permissions inside ChatGPT. There are also built-in rules so Dots know when to act alone and when to ask users first. Custom rules can let it do certain actions, require approval, or block things. If something looks odd, OpenAI’s monitoring systems can pause or stop a Dot. Dots also check their own actions whenever they do something that could affect your account or share information. They also can’t do tasks like changing your password.
Specialist Dots for Organizations
OpenAI is working on specialized Dots for companies, letting organizations set up agents with their own logins and access to specific business tools. The company has been testing Dots for jobs like procurement, handling invoices, email marketing, customer support, and contracts. They’re rolling these out through focused pilots with businesses, and they plan to work directly with companies to fine-tune each role. OpenAI is also working with Microsoft to connect specialist Dots to Microsoft Agent 365, so businesses can manage them using Microsoft’s existing security controls and policies.
Availability and Plans
Right now, Dots are rolling out in ChatGPT for Pro and Business Premium users in eligible areas. Enterprise users, including those in education and healthcare, can try the beta if their admin turns it on. The first Dot comes with Pro or Business Premium at no extra cost. Users also get a higher work allowance for the first month after launch.
Talking to Dot doesn’t use up ChatGPT usage quota, but if the Dot runs tasks using Codex or ChatGPT Work, those affect your limits. OpenAI plans to let users add more Dots or upgrade them in the future, so they work faster or handle more projects per month. To get started, users can create their first Dot in the ChatGPT desktop app or browser, connect their apps, and finish a quick setup. After that, users can also use their Dot in the ChatGPT mobile app.
