OpenAI dots brings persistent assistants into everyday work
OpenAI introduced dots at its September 29 Developer Day. The product is designed as a persistent assistant that can maintain continuity across tasks and connected applications instead of starting from a blank conversational state each time.
OpenAI dots brings persistent assistants into everyday work
Focus: Agents for Everyone Date: September 29, 2026 Topics: persistent assistants, delegation, connected apps Evidence: Independent Reporting Availability: Available
Summary: OpenAI introduced dots at its September 29 Developer Day. The product is designed as a persistent assistant that can maintain continuity across tasks and connected applications instead of starting from a blank conversational state each time.
Why it matters: The product shifts attention from single answers to continuity over time. Users will need clear goals, sensible permissions, and review points when they delegate recurring work.
