OpenAI Launches dots: Always-On GPT-6 Astra Agents That Work From Their Own Cloud Computers
OpenAI just introduced dots at their DevDay today. Dots are persistent AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra. Each dot gets its own cloud computer and browser. It works across 4,000+ apps through ChatGPT plugins and keeps going after you log off. Is it deployable today? Yes, as a managed product. Dots are rolling out in ChatGPT for Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets. Enterprise, Edu and Healthcare workspaces get a beta once an admin turns it on. There is no self-hosted or open-we
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Dots are persistent AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that run continuously on their own cloud computers and can access over 4,000 apps through plugins. Unlike traditional chatbots that respond to individual requests, a dot pursues assigned goals around the clock, can work in the background when users are offline, and learns from feedback. The agents include built-in safety controls such as custom rules, auto-review of sensitive actions, and monitoring systems that can pause operation if concerns are detected. Dots are available now to Pro and Business Premium subscribers in eligible markets, with specialist versions for enterprise organizations being piloted.
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When AI systems claim task completion without verification, downstream errors can cascade through dependent processes, exposing gaps in reliability for critical workflows.
