OpenAI today announced the launch of “Dots” to compete with Meta’s popular Muse agent. OpenAI describes Dots as permanent agents “designed to handle everything.”
Points uses the GPT-6 Astra model and has a cloud computer with a web browser, much like Muse. Agents learn from feedback over time, and OpenAI claims they can work on user goals “24/7” and connect to more than 4,000 applications. From the announcement:
You can ask questions, explore ideas, and give feedback along the way; or you can just make a voice call when you need to talk about something. The more you work together, the more your point learns your preferences, your way of thinking, and what feels right to you.
Users can communicate with Dots via ChatGPT or other apps like Slack or Teams, and options to text Dots are provided. Points can convey context across different channels and will perform “proactive searches” on projects in the background. Points follow ChatGPT permissions and support custom rules for which tasks require approval.
Users can create a “core point” and name it today, with Dots teams coming later. Dots is rolling out for Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans in select markets, with more users gaining access soon.
Eligible users receive a Dot at no additional cost. Chats with the agent do not count against ChatGPT usage limits, but tasks will use the plan’s allocations. Points can be configured in the ChatGPT desktop app and then accessed in the mobile app.
OpenAI also introduced GPT-6.1 Sol today, which it says is a major upgrade to GPT-6 Sol with improvements in agent coding, computer usage, and professional work.
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