OpenAI has unveiled dots, a new family of artificial intelligence agents that integrate directly into ChatGPT and remain active permanently. The announcement comes at a time when major tech companies are competing to offer assistants capable of executing tasks without constant supervision, marking a significant step in the evolution of ChatGPT toward a continuous workplace assistant.
According to information from OpenAI and reported by the specialized outlet Testingcatalog, these agents can connect to more than 4,000 different applications, significantly expanding their ability to intervene in real workflows within companies and teams.
What are dots agents and how do they work
The new dots agents function as an evolution of the custom GPTs that OpenAI already offered, but with a key difference: while GPTs were designed for a single user, dots can be created, shared, and improved by entire teams within an organization.
These agents operate in the cloud, which allows them to continue working even when the user is not connected. Among the tasks they can take on are responding to messages on platforms like Slack or Teams, preparing periodic reports, triaging support requests, or managing product feedback, as detailed by OpenAI in the announcement dedicated to agents for workspaces.
A trend already explored by other tech companies
The idea of having artificial intelligence agents that are always available is not exclusive to OpenAI. Companies like Meta had already made progress on similar concepts previously. However, the direct and continuous integration within ChatGPT represents a distinct leap, placing this capability in one of the most widely used conversational AI platforms today.
GPT 6.1 Sol: more power at a lower cost
Alongside the dots agents, OpenAI also introduced GPT 6.1 Sol, a model that offers performance similar to its predecessor, known as Astra, but at a lower usage cost.
The company also incorporated a new ultra-fast processing mode, designed for those who need immediate responses. A preview shared on YouTube regarding a leaked so-called O Agent mentioned a speed up to 14 times higher, which gives an idea of where these speed improvements are headed.
These innovations seek to make advanced artificial intelligence more accessible to companies and professionals who were previously limited by the cost of operating powerful models constantly.
ChatGPT Space and Pages: team collaboration
To facilitate joint work, OpenAI also launched ChatGPT Space and Pages, two tools aimed at creating shared spaces where teams can coordinate tasks with the support of AI agents.
This commitment adds to the workspace agents that OpenAI had previously presented, designed for teams to build and deploy shared AI assistants capable of automating complex processes, as detailed in a company post on LinkedIn.
With these new tools, agents not only execute individual tasks but can act as additional team members, respecting the permissions and controls defined by each organization. This includes the ability to prepare reports, write code, or respond to messages even when no user is present, thanks to their operation in the cloud.
What this means for users and companies
The arrival of 24/7 AI agents in ChatGPT opens the door to delegating repetitive or basic management tasks, leaving more room for activities that require human judgment or creativity.
For work teams, the ability to share and refine the same agent among several members can translate into more organized workflows and more efficient coordination, especially in tasks that previously required constant manual intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dots, the new OpenAI agent?
It is a new generation of artificial intelligence agents integrated into ChatGPT that operate continuously, can connect to more than 4,000 applications, and can be shared among work teams.
How does dots differ from previous GPTs?
GPTs were designed for individual use, while dots allows for the creation of collaborative agents that operate in the cloud and can be used and improved by an entire organization.
What is GPT 6.1 Sol?
It is the new model presented alongside dots, with a lower cost than its predecessor Astra but similar capabilities, and it incorporates an ultra-fast processing mode.
What are ChatGPT Space and Pages for?
They are collaboration tools that allow teams to create shared workspaces where AI agents can act as joint assistants within the permissions defined by the organization.
Can dots agents work without a user being connected?
Yes, by operating in the cloud, these agents can continue executing tasks such as responding to messages, generating reports, or writing code even when no user is active at that moment.
