OpenAI’s answer to Meta Muse is a cute AI agent that never clocks out
The always-on AI agents can keep projects moving across your apps while you’re away.
OpenAI has introduced Dots, a new breed of always-on AI agents designed to keep working across various apps even when users are not actively engaging with them. These AI agents, powered by GPT-6 Astra, can operate in the background, monitoring ongoing tasks, suggesting or completing next steps, and maintaining context across multiple platforms such as ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams.
Dots are set to roll out gradually to Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise users in eligible markets. The rollout aims to take ChatGPT Work a step further by enabling AI to handle long-running jobs across different apps and files. The concept of Dots extends beyond a mere mascot; each Dot is a colorful, fuzzy character assigned to a user, which they can name.
Users can interact with their Dot via ChatGPT, and then seamlessly transition to the same agent through Slack or Microsoft Teams without losing context of their conversation.
The rollout of Dots is part of OpenAI's strategy to enhance the functionality of its AI chatbot, moving from a basic query-answer system to a more proactive and persistent AI assistant. OpenAI's Dots are part of a suite of AI tools that can connect to over 4,000 apps through their plugin ecosystem, providing a comprehensive solution for users to keep their work moving forward without needing to constantly check in on the AI.
Soon, users will be able to receive notifications and messages from their Dots directly in text form, further integrating these AI agents into everyday communication.
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