OpenAI Launches Dots, Persistent AI Agents That Work 24/7 on GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI unveiled Dots at DevDay on September 29, 2026: always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that run continuously on their own cloud computers, marking a significant escalation in autonomous AI capabilities and a direct challenge to Meta's recently launched Muse agent. Each dot operates as a persistent digital coworker with its own dedicated computing environment, browser, and persistent memory across conversations and multiple platforms including ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. The agents can autonomously work toward user-defined goals while a person sleeps or works offline, connecting to over 4,000 third-party applications through OpenAI's plugin ecosystem.