Dots: A Guide for Putting OpenAI’s Always-on Agents to Work
How Every’s team uses Dots to catch mistakes, answer email, book appointments, and run tasks from Slack
TL;DR
- Dot is an always-on personal agent from OpenAI that proactively monitors connected applications for errors and important updates.
- It can be connected to Slack, email, calendars, and other work tools to track details and alert users to discrepancies or tasks needing attention.
- Dot can also perform actions on behalf of the user, such as replying to emails or scheduling appointments.
- Major AI companies, including Meta, Google, and Anthropic, are developing similar personal AI assistants.
- Dots is currently available for ChatGPT Business Premium subscribers and requires minimal setup for existing ChatGPT users.
- The effectiveness of personal agents like Dot can vary by role, with managers and those juggling multiple projects finding them most impactful.
- Setup involves creating a Dot, connecting it to applications, optionally granting access to your computer, and verifying its capabilities.