OpenAI has introduced Dots, a new generation of persistent AI agents designed to do more than simply respond to prompts. Announced on September 29, Dots can continuously work toward goals, handle projects and interact with the tools and applications people already use. Powered by GPT-6 Astra, each Dot gets its own cloud computer and browser. It can connect with more than 4,000 apps through OpenAI’s plugin ecosystem, allowing it to work across services such as Slack and Micros