OpenAI Launches Dots AI Agents and Signs White House Accord

At its annual DevDay conference in San Francisco, OpenAI announced over 20 updates, headlined by the launch of Dots. These always-on, agentic AI assistants are powered by the GPT-6 Astra model and can operate across 4,000 apps, including Slack and Microsoft Teams, using dedicated cloud computers to complete multistep projects in the background. The company also introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, a cost-efficient model for professional work, and ChatGPT Space, a collaborative workspace for teams.

To monetize these tools, OpenAI introduced a $500 per month ChatGPT Pro tier featuring an Ultrafast mode for GPT-6 Astra. The company reported that ChatGPT has reached 1.2 billion weekly users. To address security concerns, OpenAI implemented a multi-tiered security stack for Dots, including isolated virtual machines and a kill switch. These launches followed a decision by the company to delay a separate, more advanced model due to safety risks.

Simultaneously, OpenAI president Greg Brockman joined leaders from five other AI companies at the White House to sign a voluntary accord with President Donald Trump. The agreement establishes a self-policing framework for AI development, requiring internal controls, independent external auditors, and board-level safety committees. This accord aligns with President Trump's opposition to formal government oversight of the technology. The DevDay event also faced protests at Fort Mason from the Tech Workers Coalition and the Service Employees International Union over OpenAI's contracts with ICE.