Agents

OpenAI launched Dots on September 29, introducing persistent agents that run on cloud computers, use connected applications and continue assigned work when the user is absent. The product changes the unit of interaction from a conversation to an ongoing working relationship. A Dot can keep several projects active, retain context across ChatGPT, Slack and Microsoft Teams, and contact its user with progress reports or decisions that require approval. Why it matters: A worker delegating a continuing responsibility gives the system more time, context and opportunity to act than a single chat permits. That makes permissions, audit records and interruption controls part of the product rather than optional deployment work. ...

OpenAI added shared Spaces, collaborative Pages and team tasks to ChatGPT on September 29, extending the product from individual conversations into a workspace for people and agents. The release gives teams a shared location for knowledge and ongoing work. ChatGPT can organize a Space using team instructions, while Pages support joint writing, research, charts and images. Business and Enterprise customers can also assign recurring tasks that use connected tools on a schedule or after events such as a new email. ...