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OpenAI Launches Dots as Always-On Agents for ChatGPT Pro and Business Users

October 5, 2026 at 16:46 EDT

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OpenAI has launched Dots, a new class of always-on AI agents in ChatGPT that can keep working on users' goals between conversations. The release positions OpenAI more directly against emerging personal-agent products such as Meta's Muse and GrokBot, while limiting initial access to higher-tier ChatGPT plans.

September 29, 2026 · OpenAI

Dots move ChatGPT toward always-on agents

OpenAI launched Dots as GPT-6 Astra agents with their own cloud computers, connected-app access and scheduled work. The rollout starts with Pro and Business Premium users, with enterprise beta access controlled by admins.

4,000+

apps available through the plugin ecosystem

primary dot per eligible user at launch

24/7

available to talk, think and track ongoing work

The app reach is the scale story

1Primary dot

4,000+Connected apps

Each orange block represents roughly 1,000 apps. The first Dots release pairs one personal agent with broad plugin reach rather than multiple agents per user.

Why users are interested

Persistent work could help with calendar checks, recurring research, project monitoring and workflows that span files, apps and Codex tasks.

What remains constrained

Access excludes many ChatGPT users at launch, sensitive actions need rules and review, texting is limited, and local-computer access starts off.

Agent workflow

Set a goal
Define work and rules

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Connect apps
Use permitted context

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Work between chats
Run scheduled tasks

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Ask for review
Escalate key decisions

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