OpenAI DevDay 2026: OpenAI has announced dots, always-on AI agents designed to handle tasks for users. The company describes dots as “remarkably capable, always-on agents built to handle everything.” They are powered by GPT-6 Astra and can work independently using their own cloud computer, browser and connected apps. Dots can learn from user feedback and understand preferences over time. They can also continue working in the background and keep users updated when needed. OpenAI says the goal is to give users more time by letting dots take care of important work on their behalf.
Dots are designed to work more like an assistant than a chatbot. Users can give a dot a project or task and allow it to work on it without providing instructions at every step.
Each dot has access to its own cloud computer and browser. It can also use apps that a user has connected. OpenAI says dots can connect to more than 4,000 apps through its plugin ecosystem.
Users can interact with their dots through ChatGPT on desktop, web and mobile. Dots can also be accessed through Slack and Teams. OpenAI says users will be able to carry the same context across these platforms.
The company says dots can also work proactively in the background. It calls this feature “proactive research”. In this mode, dots can look through connected apps using read-only access to find information that may be useful. They cannot send messages or change content during this process.
Users remain in control of what dots can do. They can set custom rules, monitor progress and decide which actions need approval. OpenAI also says certain sensitive actions, such as changing a password, will always require the user to handle them.
“Dots can still make mistakes, so always review consequential work,” OpenAI said.
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