Dots: Always-on agents
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OpenAI releases always-on AI agents called Dots, powered by GPT-6 Astra.
Dots are always-on agents that run on a cloud computer, learn from feedback, and can connect to over 4,000 apps via plugins. Available in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams, they can perform background tasks like investigating bugs or preparing invoices. Built-in safeguards prevent unauthorized actions; users set permissions and approval rules. Rolling out to Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets, excluding the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK. Specialist dots for enterprise with dedicated identities are in pilot.
What commenters are saying
Commenters are split: some find the name "Dots" impersonal compared to competitors like Muse or Claw, while others see it as a logical brand. Skepticism dominates: many distrust giving an always-on agent full access to accounts and devices, recalling the hated MS Paperclip. Several note the $100/month Pro requirement limits mass adoption. Others see dots as a managerial replacement tool, with one commenter predicting layoffs. A few compare it to Microsoft's Agent 365 integration.