OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’

Published On 30 Sep 202630 Sep 2026

OpenAI has launched an “always-on” personal AI assistant designed to manage tasks ranging from restaurant bookings to website design.

The AI giant’s release of “dots” on Tuesday marked the latest addition to the growing field of virtual assistants billed as a solution for busy people wishing to cut down on their hectic workloads.

The launch comes after Meta’s release of AI assistant Muse earlier this month, and Google’s unveiling of Gemini Spark in May.

In its announcement of the release, OpenAI said dots were “built to handle everything”, with each personal agent capable of working on a user’s goals autonomously around the clock.

“The magic of dots is when they bring you work done the way you would do it, sometimes before you even think to ask,” the San Francisco-based company said.

“With dots alongside you, ambitious ideas and projects you haven’t had the time or support to pursue start to feel achievable.”

OpenAI said the virtual assistants, which are powered by its latest AI model GPT‑6 Astra, can be connected to more than 4,000 apps, including workplace tools Slack and Teams, to enable them to carry out tasks on the user’s behalf.