Dots are always-on AI assistants capable of executing a wide array of tasks via a cloud computer and connected applications.
OpenAI is countering Meta’s buzzed-about Muse AI with its own generation of agentic helpers known as Dots. Announced during its DevDay keynote, these assistants will function in the background, capable of "doing nearly anything" across connected apps while adapting to user preferences.
Powers by the capable GPT-6 Astra model, Dots utilize an internal cloud computer to access a web browser and connect with over 4,000 supported applications. Users can interact with a Dot via a text-message-like interface similar to Muse, or engage in voice calls through ChatGPT on web, desktop, or mobile. Furthermore, Dots integrate with Microsoft Teams and Slack, carrying over context from other sessions and preparing to offer text message compatibility.
Currently, users can only create a single Dot, though OpenAI plans to enable multiple agents in the future. Upon receiving a task, the Dot communicates updates and queries while working. For example, a developer might instruct their Dot to use customer feedback to build and test app updates, presenting a video of the changes. Similarly, a content creator could have the Dot review an interview transcript, identify clips, and draft social posts.
Users can monitor a Dot’s progress by accessing its cloud computer. As the agents work, they learn from the experience to personalize output and anticipate needs "before you even think to ask." Additionally, colleagues can collaborate directly with the Dot within ChatGPT Space, a new collaborative workspace.
The Dots launch arrives shortly after Meta released Muse, which has gained popularity but raised safety concerns, including incidents where it exposed user information without consent. OpenAI addresses these risks by implementing "built-in rules for independent action" and allowing custom restrictions. The agents also feature an "auto-review" mechanism to verify compliance with safety requirements, determining when to hand off sensitive tasks like changing passwords.
Starting today, Dots is available to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium subscribers. OpenAI is also testing a feature allowing companies to create "specialist" Dots for specific roles. Notably, interactions with Dots do not count towards ChatGPT usage limits. OpenAI has outlined a future roadmap where users can add more dots and scale their individual capacity for faster or heavier workloads.
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