Key facts
- OpenAI launched Dots, a personal agentic assistant powered by GPT-6 Astra.
- Dots are designed to operate independently of specific hardware or interfaces, pursuing user-defined goals continuously.
- Dots will be available starting Tuesday for ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium users.
- Users can message Dots through Slack, Teams, and other organizational platforms, with text message support coming soon.
- OpenAI is integrating Dots with Microsoft's Agent 365 security controls.
OpenAI announced the launch of Dots, a new personal agentic assistant powered by GPT-6 Astra, at its Dev Day event on Tuesday. The company describes Dots as "remarkably capable, always-on agents built to handle everything." Unlike previous tools, Dots are designed to operate independently of specific hardware or interfaces, continuously pursuing user-defined goals with minimal oversight.
Users can start by personalizing their primary dot, with the vision of teams of Dots collaborating on behalf of users in the future. Dots will be available starting Tuesday within ChatGPT for Pro and Business Premium subscribers in eligible markets, and can be launched from Codex or ChatGPT.