OpenAI launched ChatGPT dots—always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra with dedicated cloud resources, app integrations, and background task handling—on September 29, 2026. The rollout began exclusively for Pro tiers (starting at $100/month), Business Premium, and Enterprise beta workspaces, with the first dot included at no extra cost and usage limits paused for the initial month. Official materials and pricing pages explicitly list free, Go, and Plus plans as ineligible at launch, while noting plans to expand access later without a timeline. This tiered approach, combined with the feature’s recent debut and gradual regional rollout outside parts of Europe, shapes trader views on when or whether free-plan users will gain dots.