OpenAI’s Latest Personal AI Agents Have a Cute Name and Never Stop Working
OpenAI has introduced 'dots,' a suite of always-on autonomous AI agents powered by the GPT-6 Astra model, at its annual DevDay event. These agents are designed to handle various tasks by integrating with over 4,000 apps and learning user preferences over time. The new feature is initially available to Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plan users in eligible markets.
- ▪OpenAI launched dots, autonomous agents powered by the GPT-6 Astra model, at its DevDay conference.
- ▪The agents can connect to more than 4,000 apps and integrate with platforms like ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams.
- ▪Users can start with a single primary dot and expand to teams of dots that work together on their behalf.
- ▪Dots include privacy safeguards such as read-only permissions, safety monitoring, and app access controls.
- ▪The rollout begins with Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans in eligible markets.
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Tech > Services & Software > AI OpenAI’s Latest Personal AI Agents Have a Cute Name and Never Stop Working OpenAI rolls out new agents called dots, powered by GPT-6 Astra, at its annual DevDay. Macy Meyer Reporter II Macy is a writer on the AI Team.… Read full bio Macy Meyer Reporter II Read full bio September 29, 2026, 1:18 pm ET 1 min read Dots will begin rolling out to Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise plans in eligible markets. OpenAI When OpenAI hired OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger to head the company’s agentic AI developments, I’d suspected we’d be in for some big agent news at OpenAI’s annual DevDay on Tuesday. Enter dots. No, not those nasty gumdrops.
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