OpenAI dots Always-On Cloud Agents
Released by OpenAI on 29 September 2026 and described as remarkably capable, always-on agents: powered by GPT-6 Astra, they have their own cloud computer, learn from feedback and work toward your goals 24/7, connect to more than 4,000 apps through the plugin ecosystem, and are always within reach in ChatGPT, Slack and Teams, rolling out first to eligible Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise plans
Tool Overview
Features, steps and FAQ below
Features
- ✓ Always on and autonomous: OpenAI says dots are powered by GPT-6 Astra and have their own cloud computer, browser and connected apps, so they can take a project and run with it while working on several at once
- ✓ Learns from feedback and works the way you do: OpenAI says the more you work together the more your dot learns your preferences, how you think and what good looks like, bringing you work done the way you would do it, sometimes before you think to ask
- ✓ Connects to over 4,000 apps: OpenAI says dots can readily connect to more than 4,000 apps through the plugin ecosystem and carry full context across ChatGPT, Slack and Teams, with texting coming soon
- ✓ Built-in safety and permission controls: OpenAI says each dot works on its own cloud computer with your computer kept separate, uses auto-review to check actions that could affect your accounts, supports Custom Rules and Activity View, and keeps sensitive tasks like changing a password with you
- ✓ Specialist dots for organizations: OpenAI says specialist dots have their own identity and credentials and access to a company's systems to take on well-defined responsibilities, and are integrating with Microsoft Agent 365 for enterprise governance and security controls
How to Use
- Create and name your first dot in the ChatGPT desktop app or your desktop browser
- Connect your apps and let your dot introduce itself so it can learn your goals and standards
- Work with your dot by message or voice in ChatGPT, Slack or Teams and let it take on tasks independently
- Set boundaries with Custom Rules and permissions, follow progress in Activity View and approve actions that need you
FAQ
What are dots?
OpenAI says dots are remarkably capable, always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra with their own cloud computer that learn from feedback, work toward your goals 24/7 and connect to more than 4,000 apps through the plugin ecosystem.
Who can use dots today?
OpenAI says dots are rolling out in ChatGPT to Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets, and Enterprise (including Edu and Healthcare) users can try the beta when their workspace admin enables it, off by default.
Do dots cost extra?
OpenAI says your first dot is included in your Pro or Business Premium plan at no extra cost, with an allowance for deeper work and extended limits for the first month after launch, and conversations with your dot do not count toward your ChatGPT usage limits.
How are safety and privacy handled?
OpenAI says each dot works on its own cloud computer with your computer separate, uses auto-review to check actions that could affect your accounts, supports Custom Rules and Activity View, keeps sensitive tasks like changing a password with you, and can pause or stop work if monitoring detects a safety concern.
What are specialist dots?
OpenAI says specialist dots take on dedicated responsibilities within an organization, with a company setting up each dot with its own identity, credentials and access to the systems it needs, starting with focused enterprise pilots and integrating with Microsoft Agent 365.