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OpenAI Launches Dots, Always-On AI Agents Powered by GPT-6 Astra

October 2, 2026 at 18:40 EDT

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OpenAI has released Dots, always-on AI agents that operate continuously across users' cloud resources, learn work patterns, and take proactive action without waiting for new prompts. Launched on September 29, 2026, at OpenAI DevDay, Dots mark a shift toward autonomous agents designed to coordinate tasks, maintain context across applications, and flag changes that require attention—fundamentally changing how professionals interact with AI tools.

September 29, 2026 · OpenAI

Dots: Always-On AI Agents

OpenAI launches autonomous agents that learn your work patterns and take proactive action across 4,000+ integrated applications.

1.05M

Token Context Window

4,000+

App Integrations

$100

Monthly (Pro Plan)

65%

Fewer Output Tokens

How Dots Work

Learn your work patterns and preferences

Keep context across ChatGPT, Slack, Teams

Coordinate tasks through Codex code execution

Flag changes and take proactive action

Dots Strengths

Professional-grade integrations (4,000+ apps)
Larger context (1.05M tokens)
5-6 min faster task completion

Early Concerns

Human review bottleneck
Initial bugs and glitches
Struggles with ambiguous decisions

Available Now to OpenAI Pro and Business Premium subscribers. First dot included at no additional cost.

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