OpenAI launched ChatGPT Dots—always-on personal agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that handle tasks via cloud computing and app integrations—on September 29, 2026, rolling them out first to Pro ($100+ tiers), Business Premium, and Enterprise beta users while explicitly excluding Free, Go, and Plus plans. Official documentation confirms the initial rollout targets higher-paying subscribers outside parts of Europe, with usage not counting against limits for the first month, and states plans to expand access to more users without detailing a free-tier timeline. Trader sentiment reflects this gated debut, ongoing competition from free or lower-cost agents like Meta Muse in select regions, and OpenAI’s history of gradually broadening premium features, making near-term free availability hinge on upcoming announcements or competitive pressure rather than immediate rollout.