The new feature lets ChatGPT continue monitoring tasks in the cloud and return with updates, bringing persistent AI delegation to eligible Pro and Business users.
OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT feature, known as Dots, is designed to keep working after a chat ends, giving users a persistent agent that can continue an assigned task in the background. According to coverage of the launch, the system is intended to reduce the need for repeated prompting by returning only when it has something for the user to review or approve. That shifts ChatGPT from a reactive assistant towards a more continuous workflow tool, with the agent maintaining context across sessions.
The practical use cases are straightforward. One example highlighted in the lead material is retail monitoring: a Dot can watch for price drops after a purchase, helping users avoid overpaying. Another is travel planning, where it can track delays, suggest alternative routes and prepare contingency plans before a journey is disrupted. A third is personal administration, such as keeping tabs on commitments, deadlines and follow-ups spread across email and calendars. These examples point to a broader aim: turning routine oversight into an automated background process.
Reporting from several technology outlets suggests that each Dot operates with its own cloud computer and browser, rather than relying directly on the user’s device. That arrangement allows the agent to continue working even when the ChatGPT window is closed, while bringing results back for review. Some reports also say Dots can connect with a wide range of external services through OpenAI’s app ecosystem, although access and permissions remain controlled by the user. In practice, that means the feature is built around delegation, not unrestricted autonomy.
The launch is also notable because it marks a more ambitious stage in consumer AI agents. As described by analysts covering OpenAI’s DevDay announcement, Dots were presented as persistent agents that can research, compare options and follow up over time without a fresh prompt for each action. That makes them more suitable for recurring tasks than conventional chatbot sessions. OpenAI has said the feature is rolling out first to eligible ChatGPT users on Pro and Business plans, which suggests a staged release rather than universal availability.
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