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OpenAI's always-on personal agent inside ChatGPT, powered by GPT-6 Astra, with its own cloud computer and browser.

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Maker OpenAI [1]
Status and access Announced and rolling out 29 Sep 2026. [1] Gradual rollout; access may take several days. Enterprise is a beta, off by default. [2]
Price OpenAI lists Pro (18+ outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK), Business Premium, and Enterprise, Edu, and Healthcare when an admin enables it. Plus is not listed on these pages. [2] First dot included at no extra cost with an allowance for deeper work in the first month. [1] REPORTED · Pro costs $100/month. [7]
Underlying models GPT-6 Astra for all dot work. [1]
Modalities in Text and voice calls. [1] File or photo attachments. [2] Camera, microphone, and screen only if you connect your computer and grant permission. [3]
Modalities out Text messages, documents, code and pull requests, and videos showing those changes. [1] Decks. [2] The dot can't start a call to you. [2] You can open its computer to inspect it or take over. [2] REPORTED · Edited video clips. [7]
Where it runs Its own cloud computer and browser. [1] Optionally your computer through the ChatGPT desktop app; this is off by default. [2] Reach it in ChatGPT desktop, web, and mobile apps, plus Slack. Not on mobile web. Texting is a limited US Pro beta. [2] Also on Microsoft Teams. [1]
Known specs One primary dot for now. [1] CLAIM · 4,000+ apps through plugins. [1] Chat with the dot doesn't count toward ChatGPT limits; Codex and Work tasks do. [1] Check-in timing: it decides when to follow up, or you set fixed schedules and event triggers. [6] Context window size, memory size, deeper-work allowance numbers, and parallel task count are not listed on these pages. [2]

Capabilities

Work OpenAI documents for dots.

  • Turns customer feedback into tested fixes and pull requests, with videos of the changes. [1]
  • Revises launch materials when scope changes; reruns analyses and updates figures for a paper. [1]
  • Updates a sales proposal and builds a proof of concept; turns interview transcripts into clips, show notes, and social posts. [1]
  • Starts and manages Codex cloud tasks; works on several projects at once using background agents. [4] Reads and edits ChatGPT Work automations. [5]

Strengths

Where OpenAI's design differs from the other tools here.

  • Optional use of your computer through the ChatGPT desktop app, off by default. [2] You can hop on a voice call with the dot. [1]
  • Starts and manages Codex cloud tasks; maker examples include customer feedback turned into pull requests with videos of the changes. [1] October docs also describe reading and editing ChatGPT Work automations. [5]
  • Reachable in Slack and Teams. [1]
  • REPORTED · Every said Dot's email drafts beat Duet's. [8]

Connectors

Plugins and messaging surfaces.

  • Plugins are shared with ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. [3]
  • Slack and personal email. It can't have its own standalone email address at launch. [2] Also on Microsoft Teams. [1] It can have its own separate Slack account. [3]
  • Specialist dots via Microsoft Agent 365 are in progress. [1]

Approval and safety

Custom Rules and auto-review.

  • Custom Rules with four settings: take action without asking, take action if pre-approved, ask first, or hand off to you. [2]
  • Auto-review checks actions such as email recipients and content. [3]
  • Password changes and money transfers require you to take over. Merchant-saved-card purchases need approval. [3] Asking for a draft doesn't authorise sending it. [2]
  • REPORTED · No Stripe virtual-card checkout at review time. [7]

Proactive behaviour

Background research and schedules.

  • Proactive research: read-only background review of connected apps; research tools can't send, change content, or control a browser. [1]
  • Decides when to pause and wake. [4]
  • Fixed schedules are optional, for example each weekday at 9 AM Central. [6]

Memory

ChatGPT memory plus dot-specific notes.

  • Receives ChatGPT memory and creates its own memories, including from connected apps. [2]
  • You can't view or edit individual dot memories; resetting deletes them. [3]
  • Its context doesn't keep credentials, images, or screenshots. Disconnecting an app doesn't delete what the dot learned from it. [3]

Limits

Regional and safety limits OpenAI lists.

  • Not for under-18s; not in the EEA, Switzerland, or UK. [2]
  • Some steps, such as password changes, are always yours. Custom Rules cannot override core safety requirements. [3]
  • Websites may block its cloud browser. [2]

Privacy

Training and encryption.

  • Personal plans: the Improve the model setting controls training. Business, Enterprise, and Edu: no training by default. [3]
  • No direct training on proactive research or the dot's own notes. Humans may review activity for safety even when training is off. [3]
  • Content is encrypted at rest and in transit. [3]

Coming soon

OpenAI's stated next steps.

  • More dots per user; scaling speed or monthly work. [1]
  • Wider texting and expansion to more users soon. [1]
  • Specialist dots (enterprise pilots) and Agent 365. [1]

Sources

  1. OpenAI, Introducing dots
  2. OpenAI Help, Getting started with your dot
  3. OpenAI Help, Dots privacy, security, and safety FAQs
  4. ChatGPT Learn, Meet dots
  5. ChatGPT Learn, What's new 5-9 Oct 2026
  6. ChatGPT Learn, Get started with your dot
  7. The Verge, OpenAI's Dot agent is enterprise software that can also order your dinner
  8. Every, Vibe Check: Duet

Updates

  1. · dots announced; gradual rollout begins.