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.
- Dots are always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, separate from chat sessions.
- Availability starts with Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets.
- Users can message Dots through Slack, Teams, and soon SMS.
- Specialist Dots get identities and tools; Microsoft Agent 365 integration is underway.
- AI models
- GPT-6 Astra
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Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
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