Launches, rollout changes and analysis of OpenAI Dots, the always-on agents in ChatGPT, Slack and Teams.
ComparisonsAnalysis
Dots are always-on GPT-6 Astra agents that keep working between chats. ChatGPT agent was a 2025 agent-mode toolbox. Codex is OpenAI's software-engineering agent. Here are the differences OpenAI has actually published.
ComparisonsAnalysis
Dots launch on paid ChatGPT plans with GPT-6 Astra and work tools. Muse is Meta's personal agent with a free tier. Here is what the companies document about access and subscriptions.
AnnouncementsNews
OpenAI launched Pro 500 at $500 a month on September 29, 2026, with the highest Pro usage and Astra Ultrafast. Dots ship on Pro plans, but Pro 500 is the only Pro tier that includes Ultrafast.
AnnouncementsNews
At DevDay 2026 on September 29, OpenAI announced always-on Dots agents, a $500 Pro 500 plan with Ultrafast, GPT-6.1 Sol, ChatGPT Space, among more than 20 major announcements.
AnnouncementsNews
OpenAI launched Dots at DevDay 2026: GPT-6 Astra agents that keep working on a cloud computer and can be reached in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams. The first Dot is included on Pro and Business Premium in eligible markets as of September 29, 2026.
DevelopersAnalysis
Dots can open PRs, run Codex cloud tasks, and reach over 4,000 apps through ChatGPT plugins. DevDay also added plugin extensions, MCP events, and Agents API computer use. Here is what OpenAI has actually opened to builders as of September 29, 2026.
