OpenAI Launches Dots: What Was Announced (Unofficial)
OpenAI announced dots at DevDay on September 29, 2026: always-on agents on GPT-6 Astra for Pro and Business Premium. Key facts, plans and what's still unknown.
On September 29, 2026, at DevDay, OpenAI launched dots: always-on AI agents in ChatGPT powered by GPT-6 Astra. They're rolling out to Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets, with an Enterprise beta. Each has its own cloud computer and connects to over 4,000 apps. OpenAI says more users will get dots soon.
What OpenAI announced
OpenAI introduced dots on September 29, 2026 as "always-on agents built to handle everything." Each dot runs on GPT-6 Astra, has its own cloud computer, and can connect to more than 4,000 apps through ChatGPT's plugin ecosystem.
You can reach your dot in ChatGPT, Slack and Teams. Texting is coming, and a limited beta exists for Pro users in the US.
Who gets it
Dots began rolling out to Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets. Enterprise users, including Edu and Healthcare, can try a beta when their workspace admin turns it on. OpenAI says it plans to expand dots to more users soon.
Your first dot is included in the plan at no extra cost. Limits for deeper work are extended for the first month.
What OpenAI showed
OpenAI's examples include a dot that watches customer feedback and prepares tested fixes, revises a launch when scope changes, updates research analysis, and drafts content from a transcript. More examples →
Specialist dots
OpenAI also previewed "specialist dots" for organizations: dots with their own identity and access to a company's systems, starting with focused enterprise pilots. It is working with Microsoft to integrate them with Agent 365.
What's still unknown
The exact price of extra dots, limits after the first month, the full list of eligible countries, and when dots reaches more plans. We track these on the news page.
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Last verified Sep 30, 2026
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