On September 30th, 2026, during the keynote speech at Developer Day, OpenAI introduced its AI agent product, Dots. Designed as an AI assistant that functions around the clock, Dots can connect to various applications in the background and carry out tasks seamlessly. OpenAI asserts that Dots is exceptionally versatile, capable of accomplishing almost any task, and will progressively adapt to user preferences over time. Powered by the advanced GPT-6 Astra model, Dots operates within an independent cloud computing environment, granting it access to a web browser and over 4,000 applications. Users can engage with Dots through a text message-style interface or via voice commands on ChatGPT's web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Dots seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Teams and Slack, ensuring contextual continuity across diverse applications and devices. For instance, developers can utilize Dots to develop and test app updates based on user feedback, while content creators can employ it to analyze interview transcripts, locate video clips, generate program summaries, and craft social media content. Currently, users are limited to creating a single Dot, but OpenAI intends to support the simultaneous deployment of multiple agents in the future. Dots operates according to autonomous action protocols, enabling users to set restrictions that necessitate authorization before certain operations are executed. It also ensures tasks adhere to safety standards through an 'auto-review' feature. This launch is perceived as OpenAI's strategic move to counter Meta's recently unveiled Muse AI assistant. At present, OpenAI has rolled out Dots to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium users and is evaluating the capability for enterprise users to create specialized 'expert' Dots. The company has announced that users will soon have the option to add more Dots and boost the speed and task-handling prowess of each agent.