dots landed as always-on agents on GPT-6 Astra, each with a cloud computer and browser, able to work toward longer goals and surface progress without you babysitting every step.
Channels people care about: ChatGPT (desktop/web/mobile), Slack, Teams, with messaging/SMS described as expanding. Plugin ecosystem claims center on 4,000+ apps — cite Introducing dots and features.
Eligibility (official): Pro and Business Premium in eligible markets; Enterprise / Edu / Healthcare as admin-enabled beta. First dot included at no extra cost. First-month / conversation quota notes belong on Help — see our eligibility and pricing guides. Do not invent plan SKUs here.
Safety defaults: isolated cloud workspace; passwords kept out of the model on supported secure sign-in; proactive research described as read-only; local computer access starts off. Summary: safety.
Use-case sketches OpenAI published (developer fixes, launch revisions, research updates, sales proposals, creator workflows) are orientation — adapt them carefully. Short community briefs: templates and what is dots.
Enterprise specialist dots and Microsoft Agent 365 integration are previewed in Introducing dots. Anything beyond that wording should be labeled community reporting, not verified fact.