At DevDay on September 29, 2026, OpenAI introduced dots, ongoing agents powered by GPT-6 Astra. A dot has its own cloud computer and can keep progressing between conversations, rather than treating every request as a separate exchange.
Define responsibility and boundaries
Provide the goal, relevant context, and necessary app connections. Explain which actions it may take independently and which decisions need your review. A connected account does not automatically authorize every message, purchase, or data change; permissions and sign-in still matter.
Launch eligibility
Rollout began gradually for eligible adult Pro and Business Premium users. Pro launch access excluded the EEA, Switzerland, and UK; Enterprise beta access was off by default. The introductory month’s usage arrangements should not be read as a promise of permanent unlimited use.
Start with a reviewable task
For example, ask for summaries of new documents in a specified folder, with source locations attached, and retain the next decision yourself. Check source accuracy and scope before widening responsibility. This is an illustrative workflow, not a guarantee that every website or app will work.
