The essentials, clearly explained.
Answers to the most common questions about OpenAI Dots, access and oversight.
What is an OpenAI Dot?
A Dot is an always-on AI agent designed to carry out longer-running work. It has a dedicated cloud computer and browser, can use connected apps, and remains available beyond a single conversation.
How is a Dot different from a regular chat?
A regular chat primarily responds in the moment. A Dot is designed to maintain a working context, take multiple steps across tools and continue progressing toward an assigned outcome.
Which apps can Dots connect to?
Dots can connect to more than 4,000 apps through plugins. The exact tools available depend on your account, workspace settings and the plugin catalog.
Where can I use Dots?
The announced surfaces are ChatGPT, Slack and Microsoft Teams, so users can direct and review work from familiar collaboration environments.
Who has access?
Rollout is aimed at Pro and Business Premium users. Access may arrive gradually and can vary by region, account and organization settings.
Do Dots act without oversight?
Dots can work autonomously within the access and instructions they are given, while important decisions and permissions remain under user or workspace control.
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