What's this about?
Dots are persistent GPT-6 Astra agents that can use a cloud browser and connected apps, work in the background and contact the user when a decision is needed. One Dot is included for eligible Pro and Business Premium users, with enterprise beta access controlled by admins.
What exactly is an always-on agent?
Unlike a chat that stops after answering, it keeps projects and context alive on a remote computer and can continue work while your laptop is closed.
What's the community saying?
the announcement drew 30,229 likes, 2,523 reposts and 1,556 replies.
- Supporters see a practical personal assistant because it can work through real apps and channels.
- Critics compared it with Muse and Grok Bot and noted that the launch demonstration itself needed retries.
- Permission scope, prompt injection and cross-channel memory are the dominant safety concerns; EU availability also drew complaints.