OpenAI dots
Always-on ChatGPT agents with their own cloud computer.
Always-on agents inside ChatGPT, announced at DevDay on September 29, 2026. Each dot runs on GPT-6 Astra with its own cloud computer and browser, connects to thousands of apps through plugins, and keeps working in the background. Rolling out first to Pro and Business Premium users.
- Vendor
- OpenAI
- Category
- Chat assistants
- Pricing
- Paid
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- Web, Desktop, iOS, Android
- Launched
- 2026
- Website
- chatgpt.com
Features
- Always-on background agents
- Own cloud computer & browser
- App plugins
Best for
- Agents
- Research
- Enterprise
Works with
- GPT-6 Astra — OpenAI. OpenAI’s flagship for deep research, science and end-to-end engineering.
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