ChatGPT dots: OpenAI agents that work 24 hours a day
ChatGPT dots are OpenAI agents that work 24 hours on their own computer. What they do, what they won't do alone, and who gets them.
ChatGPT dots are always-on agents that OpenAI introduced on September 29, 2026: each one works on its own cloud computer, 24 hours a day, even with your laptop closed. They run on GPT-6 Astra and are rolling out gradually to Pro and Business Premium users.
What ChatGPT dots are
A dot is an OpenAI agent that keeps working when you leave. The idea is real delegation: instead of repeating instructions every time, the work continues and you review what it already did. Per the announcement, it messages you through ChatGPT, text messages, Slack or Teams.
What a dot can do
- Work 24 hours on its cloud computer, not yours.
- Connect to more than 4,000 apps.
- Catch what you forgot. As an example, OpenAI cites a test user whose dot noticed a forgotten invoice, prepared it and sent it with their approval.
That invoice example is a case OpenAI cites, not a guaranteed capability.
What a dot won't do on its own
Dots come with built-in rules for when to act on their own and when to ask for your approval. Some sensitive tasks always stay in your hands: changing a password, for example. OpenAI also warns that dots can still make mistakes and that you should review work with important consequences.
Availability and pricing
It's rolling out gradually to Pro and Business Premium users in supported markets, and Enterprise can try the beta if their admin turns it on. The first dot is included in the plan at no extra cost. Pricing for additional dots hasn't been published.
How to apply it in your business?
Think of the pending items you chase today: follow-ups, drafts, invoices to send. They're good delegation candidates because they're repetitive and have a clear approval step. Start with one low-risk task, review what the agent does and adjust before handing it anything with important consequences. Since the first dot is included, trying it costs nothing extra if you're already on Pro or Business Premium.
For another angle on OpenAI's DevDay, read the full breakdown of the "o" agent teaser.
Frequently asked questions
What are ChatGPT dots?
Always-on OpenAI agents, powered by GPT-6 Astra, that work 24 hours a day on their own cloud computer.
Which plans include dots?
They're rolling out gradually to Pro and Business Premium in supported markets; Enterprise can try the beta if their admin enables it.
How much does a dot cost?
The first dot is included in the plan at no extra cost. Pricing for additional dots hasn't been published.
Can a dot change my password?
No. Changing a password always stays in the user's hands.
How many apps does it connect to?
More than 4,000 apps, according to OpenAI.
Conclusion
ChatGPT dots take delegation a step further: work that continues when you leave and that you only review and approve. It's a gradual rollout and OpenAI itself asks you to review what matters, so start with low-risk tasks.