Introduced by OpenAI on September 29, 2026, “Dots” is a novel AI Agent capable of independently and continuously managing long-term processes, even when your computer is turned off.

Key Differences Between ChatGPT and OpenAI Dots

Feature	Standard ChatGPT	OpenAI Dots
Nature of Task	One-shot or single output short tasks.	Continuous projects spanning weeks or months.
Core Functionality	Provides instant answers to given prompts.	Automates entire processes, leaving only final decision-making to the user.
Operational Status	Requires the user to keep the App or Browser open.	Operates in an “Always On” state, even if the user’s computer is off.
Adaptability	Limited strictly to the provided prompt.	Automatically adapts and offers new suggestions based on new information received during the task.

3 Main Components of OpenAI Dots

• Context (Background Memory): Constantly remembers conversations, explorations, and provided data (e.g., project budgets) related to a project. There is no need to explain the same details repeatedly.
• Tools & Apps (Tool Access): Users can grant permissions to read data, utilize features, and communicate across other applications (e.g., granting read-only access to messages).
• Personal Cloud Computer: Every Dot is assigned a unique Cloud Computer and Browser. Tasks continue uninterrupted via this cloud facility when the user’s local machine is offline.

Practical Use Cases

• For Students: Can be used to continuously monitor for new scholarships, internships, and competitions relevant to their field of study, shortlist the best options, and generate suitable cover letters.
• For Business Professionals: Can be utilized to track and notify users of approaching project deadlines, analyze incoming messages from clients, and automatically suggest appropriate responses or strategic actions.

Availability and Limitations

• Eligible Accounts: Restricted to users aged 18 and older with Pro (Pro 100, Pro 200, Pro 500), Business Premium, and Enterprise accounts.
• Available Regions: Currently released only for the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) during the launch phase. (It will be available in Sri Lanka in the future).
• Platform: Currently available exclusively on the ChatGPT Desktop App, with Browser and Mobile rollouts planned for the future.
• Usage Limits: Dots operates on a separate usage limit that is entirely independent of standard ChatGPT usage limits.