At its recent developer conference, OpenAI announced Dots. They are new always-on AI agents that can complete tasks for you even when you're away from the computer. Each Dot runs on its own cloud instance, and can surf the web through a dedicated browser, though you can also grant them access to your own computer and apps.

Like Meta with its Muse agent, OpenAI is pitching Dots as a productivity tool that can help you automate routine tasks and assist with longer, more difficult projects that require weeks and sometimes months of dedicated work. If you're curious about how to set up your own Dot and how much they cost to run, here's what you should know.

Dots are a paid feature that is only available to select subscribers in some countries. As a consumer, you'll need a Pro plan to begin using your first Dot. Those start at $100 per month, with $200 and $500 tiers available as well. At launch, Dots aren't available to Pro subscribers in the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and the UK. If you're a paid Pro account holder and don't see the option to create a Dot, you may need to wait a little while longer. "Dots are rolling out gradually. Access may take several days to reach your account," says OpenAI on its support page for Dots.

Dots are also available to Business Premium customers in every region where OpenAI offers ChatGPT. Enterprise users, including those with Healthcare and Education accounts, can also start tinkering with Dots, provided their workspace admin has approved their use.

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