Dots brings ongoing agent work to a cloud computer

OpenAI’s dots are agents that work from their own cloud computers and connected apps, carrying ongoing projects across conversations. The announcement describes workflows such as turning customer feedback into proposed fixes for review. Background proactive research uses read-only app tools; task execution has separate action review and permission controls. Availability begins with selected paid plans and markets.

OpenAI · Sep 29, 2026

Why it matters

Engineers can evaluate persistent delegation beyond a single coding session.

More context

Try one bounded task with explicit permissions. Setup starts on desktop or web for eligible Pro and Business Premium users; enterprise beta access requires administrator enablement. Tasks in Codex and ChatGPT Work still use their normal allowances.

Keep in mind

This is a rollout, not universal account access. Specialist enterprise dots are pilots. Capabilities and safeguards are vendor descriptions; 1min has not tested them.

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