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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM EDT·1.5 min read

OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents at DevDay 2026

OpenAI unveiled always-on Dots agents powered by GPT-6 Astra at DevDay 2026. They roll out to Pro and Business Premium users, use their own cloud computer, and Custom Rules control when a dot must ask before acting.

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⚐ CORRECTEDTuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:51 PM EDT

Removed claims that are not on OpenAI’s Dots page: a $100/month Pro plan, an iMessage/RCS waitlist, and a Grubhub dinner demo. Rollout is to Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise; the first dot is included; ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams, with texting coming soon; Custom Rules and auto-review.

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OpenAI announced Dots, always-on AI agents, at DevDay 2026 on Tuesday in San Francisco. OpenAI says the agents are powered by GPT-6 Astra, have their own cloud computer, learn from feedback, and can work toward a user’s goals 24/7.
Dots operate independently across apps and interfaces.
Dots connect to apps and run in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams. Through plugins they can connect to over 4,000 apps, and they have their own browser. People can message or call a dot in ChatGPT on desktop, web, and mobile, and can message it in Slack and Teams. OpenAI says texting is coming soon.
POST FROM @OpenAI· official announcement tweet introducing dots at DevDay 2026
https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2104984504133918973
Rollout is to existing Pro and Business Premium plans. Dots are rolling out in ChatGPT to Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets. Enterprise users, including Edu and Healthcare, can try the beta when a workspace admin enables it. OpenAI says the first dot is included in the Pro or Business Premium plan at no extra cost, and that conversations with a dot do not count toward ChatGPT usage limits.
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Users set when a dot must ask first. Dots start with built-in rules for when to act independently and when to ask for approval. Custom Rules can allow an action, require approval, or block it. Auto-review checks actions that could affect accounts or share information. OpenAI says it does not use content from ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, or Edu workspaces to improve its models by default.
Dots seek permission before installing software or changing passwords.
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Specialist dots are a separate enterprise preview. OpenAI is working with Microsoft to integrate specialist dots with Agent 365 governance and security controls.
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