
OpenAI Dots: Always-On GPT-6 Astra Agents Ship at DevDay 2026
OpenAI shipped Dots at DevDay 2026: GPT-6 Astra always-on agents with a cloud PC and 4,000+ plugins. Who gets access and what the live demos missed.

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OpenAI shipped Dots at DevDay 2026: GPT-6 Astra always-on agents with a cloud PC and 4,000+ plugins. Who gets access and what the live demos missed.

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