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OpenAI launches persistent cloud agents powered by GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI has launched Dots, persistent cloud agents designed to interact with over 4,000 applications via a plugin ecosystem. These agents run on the GPT-6 Astra model, with a focus on the economic viability of always-on workloads. The company also introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, offering comparable performance to Astra at a significantly lower cost, and an Ultrafast tier for enhanced speed. Dots are available at no extra charge for Pro and Business Premium subscribers, providing a low-risk entry point for testing persistent agent functionalities. AI

IMPACT Sets a new precedent for persistent, multi-app AI agents, potentially altering cost modeling for AI engineers.

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 persistent cloud agents powered by GPT-6 Astra

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · AI Data Legends ·

    OpenAI Dots: A Persistent Cloud Agent for 4,000+ Apps

    <p>OpenAI says Dots are always-on agents running on GPT-6 Astra with a dedicated cloud computer, and that they reach over 4,000 apps through a plugin ecosystem. For engineers, the interesting question is whether a persistent agent that idles and polls thousands of integrations ar…