OpenAI launches Dots, its Muse competitor

At DevDay, OpenAI announced Dots, always-on AI assistants powered by GPT-6 Astra that work across connected apps in the background, competing with Meta's Muse.

By AIWI EditorialReviewed by Chayanika DivekarAI-assisted summary · human-reviewed1 min readPublished Sep 29, 2026

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Reality Check

Availability: Announced only
Hype-o-meter: Some hype
Who it's for: ChatGPT users · Developers
Do this now: Watch OpenAI's DevDay details to see when and how Dots become available across ChatGPT platforms.
Claims check: Capabilities like acting across 4,000+ apps are described in the announcement; independent verification is not provided in the input.
Corroboration: Single source · 1 source

Key Takeaways

OpenAI introduced Dots, agentic assistants shown as customizable avatars
Dots are powered by OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model
They use a cloud computer to access a browser and 4,000+ apps
Users can interact via a text interface or voice calls in ChatGPT

At its DevDay keynote on Tuesday, OpenAI announced Dots, a set of always-on AI assistants positioned as a response to Meta’s Muse. According to the announcement, Dots can operate in the background across connected apps and learn user preferences over time.

Dots are powered by OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model and rely on their own cloud computer to access a web browser and more than 4,000 supported apps. Like Muse, each Dot is represented by a customizable avatar. Users can interact with a Dot through a text-message-like interface or by starting a voice call from ChatGPT on the web, desktop, or mobile.

Why it matters

The launch places OpenAI directly against Meta’s Muse in the emerging space of agentic personal assistants designed to act across apps rather than only respond to prompts.

Who should care

Users of ChatGPT across web, desktop, and mobile, along with those following the competition between OpenAI and Meta on AI assistants, may find this relevant.

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Sources & Further Reading

OpenAI launches Dots, its Muse competitor — The Verge — AI · Sep 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What model powers Dots?

OpenAI says Dots are powered by its GPT-6 Astra model.

How can users interact with a Dot?

Through a text-message-like interface or a voice call from ChatGPT on web, desktop, or mobile.

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