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OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents in ChatGPT
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, designed to operate continuously in ChatGPT and other interfaces without ongoing user input. These agents support independent task execution, can be customised with distinct identities and credentials, and integrate with collaboration platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Agents and Generative AI, and 3 sources have reported it between 29 Sep 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You face a new class of AI tools that run independently and continuously, turning passive automation into active background collaborators. Integrate Dots early to build persistent assistive workflows that could outpace competitors relying on traditional AI query interactions.
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3 sources · first reported 29 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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