- OpenAI’s new Dots are always-on AI agents that can keep working across connected apps even when you’re not actively chatting with them.
- A Dot can monitor ongoing work, suggest or complete next steps, and carry context across ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams.
- Dots are rolling out gradually to Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise users in eligible markets.
ChatGPT began as a place you opened when you needed an answer. Then ChatGPT Work pushed things further, taking on long-running jobs across apps and files. OpenAI’s next step is to make the AI stick around even after you close the chat. At DevDay 2026, the company unveiled Dots, always-on personal agents that can keep working toward your goals in the background.
Powered by GPT-6 Astra, each Dot gets its own cloud computer and browser and can connect to more than 4,000 apps through OpenAI’s plugin ecosystem. OpenAI dresses them up as colorful, fuzzy characters you can name, but the idea goes deeper than a mascot. You can talk or message your Dot through ChatGPT, then reach the same agent through Slack or Microsoft Teams without losing context. Texting is coming soon.