OpenAI Dots are persistent AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that can independently make progress on projects while remaining under the user's direction. A dot functions as an extension of its user by learning how they work, monitoring what requires attention, and using its own cloud computer to carry out tasks between conversations. It can begin with context from ChatGPT memory and use Codex and connected tools to work with relevant applications, documents, data, and workflows. Users can give a dot responsibility for a large project or a smaller recurring workflow and allow it to proactively determine appropriate next steps. Dots can analyze new data, refresh reports and presentations, investigate unexpected results, prepare code and tests, monitor feedback, and draft supporting materials for review. They can also maintain continuity across related tasks, such as updating an investor presentation when new financial data arrives or tracking an API migration until remaining dependencies are resolved. Users can communicate with their dots through ChatGPT on web, mobile, and desktop to provide feedback, change direction, or review work in progress. Permissions and Custom Rules determine which applications a dot can access, which actions it can perform independently, and which activities require explicit approval. Potentially consequential actions are subject to additional review against the user's instructions, configured rules, and applicable safety requirements.