OpenAI's always-on AI agents inside ChatGPT, each with its own cloud computer, that work proactively in the background.
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What is Dots by OpenAI?
Always on agents built to handle everything
Dots are always-on agents in ChatGPT, powered by GPT-6 Astra. Each dot gets its own cloud computer and browser, so you can see and inspect its work, and it keeps working in the background — researching, preparing, and handling tasks proactively.
Dots work where you do: in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams, and they connect to your apps. For organizations, specialist dots can be created and shared, including an integration with Microsoft Agent 365. Built-in safeguards include boundaries and approvals, automatic review of actions, and custom rules — plus content from Business, Enterprise, and Edu workspaces is never used to train models.
- Each dot has its own cloud computer and browser with inspectable work
- Always-on background and proactive work, e.g. proactive research
- Works in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams with app connectors
- Safeguards: boundaries, approvals, auto-reviewed actions, custom rules
- Specialist dots for organizations and Microsoft Agent 365 integration
Platforms and languages
Dots by OpenAI Availability
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Dots by OpenAI Key Features
Own cloud computer per dot
Every dot runs on its own cloud computer and browser, and you can watch and inspect exactly what it does.
Always-on background work
Dots keep working proactively in the background — for example doing research before you ask.
Works in ChatGPT, Slack, Teams
Meet the agent where you already work, and connect your apps so dots can act across them.
Built-in safeguards
Boundaries and approvals, automatic review of agent actions, and custom rules keep dots within limits.
Specialist dots for organizations
Companies can create and share specialist dots, with a Microsoft Agent 365 integration for enterprise.
Best for
Who uses Dots by OpenAI?
ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium users, and enterprise teams
Delegate ongoing and background tasks to always-on agents that work inside ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams
Plans and access
Dots by OpenAI Pricing
Paid
First dot included in ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium at no extra cost; Enterprise via admin pilot.
Common questions
Dots by OpenAI FAQs
Where can I access dots?
Dots are rolling out in ChatGPT (desktop browser and desktop app), Slack, and Teams, with texting coming soon.
How much do dots cost?
The first dot is included in ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium at no extra cost; Enterprise access runs as a pilot through a workspace admin. Conversations with a dot do not count toward ChatGPT usage limits.
What safeguards do dots have?
Each dot runs on its own cloud computer separate from the user's, supports boundaries and approvals, has its actions auto-reviewed by OpenAI, and follows custom rules you set.
Is my data used for training?
Content from Business, Enterprise, and Edu workspaces is never used to train models.
What can dots do?
Dots use app connectors to complete tasks such as travel planning and meeting prep, and can keep working in the background.
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