OpenAI Introduces Dots Powered by GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI has introduced dots, a new category of autonomous agents. Built on GPT-6 Astra, these always-on agents operate using their own cloud computers and browsers, learning user preferences over time to handle tasks continuously.

Through an ecosystem of plugins, dots can connect to more than 4,000 apps. Users can interact with their dot via ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams, or by using voice calls. The agents are designed to work 24/7 toward user goals, investigating bugs, revising project materials, updating research analyses, and automating content production.

Dots are equipped with dedicated cloud environments while keeping users' local computers separate unless given explicit permission to connect. Background tasks utilize read-only app tools designated as proactive research, and monitoring systems track behavior to pause or stop operations if safety concerns arise.

OpenAI is rolling out dots across Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans in eligible markets, with plans to expand availability soon. The company is also previewing specialist dots featuring dedicated identities for access management, IT-provisioned hardware, and deep integrations with enterprise systems of record.