OpenAI launches always-on agent Dots at DevDay 2026, plus GPT-6.1 Sol

OpenAI launches always-on Dots agents to rival Meta's Muse

At its DevDay 2026 developer conference, OpenAI launched the always-on agent Dots, which can handle tasks on its own such as fixing bugs reported in Slack or sending forgotten invoices. It also released the cheaper model GPT-6.1 Sol; the high-end GPT-6.1 Astra was held back over safety concerns.

Why it matters: The original details Dots' always-on cloud computer, proactive research and permission boundaries, a basis for judging how always-on agents will actually land.