At DevDay 2026, OpenAI introduced dots, persistent AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that operate independently in the cloud without user prompts. These agents are now available in ChatGPT for Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets, with a beta version accessible to Enterprise, Education, and Healthcare workspaces if enabled by administrators. The first dot is included at no additional cost, marking a new step in autonomous AI task management, according to medianama.com.
Dots can perform a variety of tasks such as monitoring customer feedback, implementing minor fixes, submitting pull requests with video documentation, updating launch materials, rerunning scientific analyses, and flagging items for review. In sales, they can revise enterprise proposals, update test plans, and build proof-of-concept integrations. For content creation, dots convert interview transcripts into clips, show notes, and draft social posts. One early user leveraged a dot to identify and send an unsent invoice after approval, demonstrating practical applications of the technology, medianama.com reported.
The introduction of dots reflects a broader trend in AI towards autonomous agents that reduce the need for continuous user input, enhancing productivity across sectors. OpenAI’s offering is integrated into existing ChatGPT plans, with the first dot included and future options to add more dots or scale their speed and workload. This positions OpenAI alongside other AI providers focusing on automation and enterprise solutions, expanding the use cases for large language models in business and research environments, per medianama.com.
OpenAI’s rollout includes an initial allowance for extended usage limits during the first month after launch, with plans to enable users to scale dots by speed or monthly workload. The beta version for Enterprise, Education, and Healthcare sectors remains off by default and requires administrator activation, highlighting a controlled deployment strategy. This launch sets a foundation for more autonomous AI workflows within OpenAI’s ecosystem, medianama.com stated.