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OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar

OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents, powered by GPT-6 Astra, for ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium.

At Dev Day, OpenAI launched Dots, personal agents meant to pursue user-defined goals continuously with minimal oversight, unlike a Codex or ChatGPT session. Dots are powered by GPT-6 Astra and can be started from Codex or ChatGPT by Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets. OpenAI describes uses such as monitoring customer feedback or rerunning analysis, with messaging through Slack, Teams, and soon SMS. Specialist Dots can receive identities, credentials, and tools, and OpenAI is working with Microsoft on Agent 365 security controls.

TechCrunch · AIupdated 18:30 UTC · 2h agofirst 17:17 UTC · 4h agoAI industry 4 sources

OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents to rival Meta's Muse

OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents and cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol, while holding back top-end Astra over safety.

At DevDay 2026, OpenAI introduced Dots as always-on agents, each with a cloud computer and browser, running on GPT-6 Astra and able to research, write, and hand software work to Codex. Plugins connect to more than 4,000 apps; users reach a Dot in ChatGPT, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, while unattended proactive research is limited to read-only tools and sensitive actions need approval. Alongside Dots, OpenAI is releasing cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol, while top-end GPT-6.1 Astra is held back over safety problems. Pro access starts outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK; Business Premium is broader, and Enterprise, Edu, and Healthcare are admin-gated betas.

The Decoderupdated 20:14 UTC · 1h agofirst 17:14 UTC · 4h agoAI industry 2 sources

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OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar

OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents to rival Meta's Muse