OpenAI announced Dots at its DevDay 2026 event on Tuesday, introducing always-on personal agents powered by the GPT-6 Astra model. Unlike single-turn chatbots, Dots work in the background on user-defined goals, using a cloud computer to browse the web and connect to more than 4,000 supported apps. Users can message their Dot through ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, with text-message support expected later.
OpenAI's examples include a developer whose Dot monitors customer feedback and implements fixes, and a scientist whose Dot reruns analyses as new data arrives. The Verge adds a content-creation scenario: reviewing transcripts, clipping moments, and writing social posts. Users can follow progress on the Dot's cloud computer, and OpenAI says conversations with Dots won't count against ChatGPT usage limits.
All three outlets frame Dots as OpenAI's answer to Meta's Muse, which recently topped app download charts. The Verge notes that Muse has drawn safety concerns, including an incident where it shared a user's address. OpenAI says Dots include built-in rules for independent action, custom boundaries, and an auto-review feature that checks actions against safety requirements before sensitive tasks such as password changes.
Availability details differ slightly among the reports. TechCrunch says Dots launch for ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets; The Verge includes Enterprise users as well. WIRED describes a Pro-first rollout, consistent with OpenAI's usual pattern of releasing features to its $100-per-month tier before expanding. OpenAI is also working with Microsoft on integration with Agent 365 security controls, according to TechCrunch.