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OpenAI launches always-on AI agents called Dots for ChatGPT Pro users

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OpenAI has launched a new AI agent feature called Dots, integrated into the ChatGPT ecosystem. These agents are designed to operate continuously in the background, pursuing user-defined goals with minimal oversight, unlike previous tools like Codex or ChatGPT. Dots are available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers across all usage tiers and require connecting apps or granting file access for enhanced functionality. The feature was introduced on September 29th and is powered by GPT-6 Astra. AI

IMPACT Introduces always-on AI agents that operate continuously in the background, potentially accelerating the adoption of autonomous AI systems.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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OpenAI launches always-on AI agents called Dots for ChatGPT Pro users

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