OpenAI Dots: How to Set Up & Use ChatGPT's Always-On AI Agent (2026)

Description and use

<p>On 29 September 2026, OpenAI announced <strong>Dots</strong> at DevDay — persistent AI agents inside ChatGPT that keep working on your goals between conversations. A Dot isn't a longer chat session: each one gets its own cloud computer and browser, runs on GPT-6 Astra, connects to 4,000+ apps via plugins, and can research, draft, code, and report back while you're away. You reach the same Dot through ChatGPT on desktop and mobile, through Slack and Microsoft Teams, or even by voice call.</p> <p>The catch: Dots aren't available to everyone, they can't be created on a phone, and plenty of peo

Problem

<p>On 29 September 2026, OpenAI announced <strong>Dots</strong> at DevDay — persistent AI agents inside ChatGPT that keep working on your goals between conversations. A Dot isn't a longer chat session: each one gets its own cloud computer and browser, runs on GPT-6 Astra, connects to 4,000+ apps via plugins, and can research, draft, code, and report back while you're away. You reach the same Dot through ChatGPT on desktop and mobile, through Slack and Microsoft Teams, or even by voice call.</p> <p>The catch: Dots aren't available to everyone, they can't be created on a phone, and plenty of peo

Outcome

<p>On 29 September 2026, OpenAI announced <strong>Dots</strong> at DevDay — persistent AI agents inside ChatGPT that keep working on your goals between conversations. A Dot isn't a longer chat session: each one gets its own cloud computer and browser, runs on GPT-6 Astra, connects to 4,000+ apps via plugins, and can research, draft, code, and report back while you're away. You reach the same Dot through ChatGPT on desktop and mobile, through Slack and Microsoft Teams, or even by voice call.</p> <p>The catch: Dots aren't available to everyone, they can't be created on a phone, and plenty of peo

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OpenAI Dots: How to Set Up & Use ChatGPT's Always-On AI Agent (2026)

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