OpenAI Launches "Dots," Always-On AI Agents That Work Autonomously
OpenAI Launches "Dots," Always-On AI Agents That Work Autonomously
OpenAI just launched "dots"—always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, each with its own cloud computer, browser, and access to 4,000+ connected apps. They work 24/7 toward your goals: fixing bugs from customer feedback, revising launch decks as scope shifts, rerunning research analyses, even drafting invoices before you remember to. You reach them via ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams—context carries everywhere.
Built-in guardrails: dots stick to read-only actions when working in the background, need approval for sensitive moves (like changing a password), and can be paused automatically if safety monitoring flags a concern.
Rolling out now to Pro & Business Premium users, free with your plan; Enterprise gets beta access via admin. "Specialist dots" for orgs (procurement, invoicing, support) are in pilot too, with a Microsoft Agent 365 integration coming.