OpenAI announced Dots on Tuesday during its DevDay keynote, presenting a direct challenge to Meta’s Muse AI. These new agents function as always-on helpers designed to operate in the background across connected applications while learning user preferences over time. Powered by the GPT-6 Astra model, each Dot accesses a cloud computer to control a web browser and more than 4,000 supported apps. Interaction occurs through a text-message-like interface or via voice calls initiated directly from ChatGPT on web, desktop, or mobile platforms. The service aims to execute tasks autonomously without requiring constant human supervision.
This launch signals a strategic shift from simple chatbots to integrated software agents capable of independent action. By combining advanced reasoning with broad app compatibility, OpenAI seeks to embed its technology deeper into daily workflows rather than relying solely on conversational queries. The competition with Meta highlights a growing industry focus on background automation and persistent digital assistance.
- Dots run continuously in the background to learn habits.
- Access includes over 4,000 third-party applications.
- Voice calls are available through the standard ChatGPT interface.
