highAISeptember 29, 2026
OpenAI Launches Dots: Always-On Agents Powered by GPT-6 Astra
At DevDay on September 29, 2026, OpenAI introduced dots — background agents with their own cloud computer and browser — starting on the $100/month ChatGPT Pro 100 plan.
Source: TestingCatalog
Pulse Take
Dots move ChatGPT from a chat window to a coworker that keeps working after you leave. The $100 entry price puts it squarely against AI-employee platforms like Lindy — expect those vendors to compete on price and integrations rather than raw capability.
Event
OpenAI introduced dots at DevDay on September 29, 2026. Each dot is a personal agent running on GPT-6 Astra with its own cloud computer and browser. Dots connect to apps through plugins — reports cite more than 4,000 — and continue working on tasks between conversations, including through Slack and Teams.
Impact
Dots are limited to paid plans. The cheapest is the $100-per-month Pro 100 tier; Business Premium seats cost $125 per user per month, and Enterprise is included. Each eligible user initially gets one dot, with additional dots and higher-capacity options planned at prices OpenAI has not yet announced.
What to do
If you're evaluating always-on agents, compare dots with dedicated AI-employee platforms on integrations, permissions and audit logs, not just model quality. See Lindy vs Ruh vs Sintra and our MCP security playbook for the risks of agents with broad app access.
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