ChatGPT & OpenAI
ChatGPT dots
Definition
Always-on AI agents in ChatGPT that can keep working on goals between conversations and ask you to review results or make decisions.
Visual example

Ongoing sous-chef = dot
The kitchen connection
Think of a dedicated sous-chef who keeps the prep list moving after you leave, then brings finished dishes back to the head chef for review.
The illustration connects the AI idea to something familiar. Follow the subject, the action, and the result to see how it works.
- 01 · Who or what
- Ongoing sous-chef = dot
- 02 · What happens
- Keeps prep moving between visits
- 03 · The result
- Brings results back for review
Why it matters
Dots can carry ongoing work across conversations and approved tools. Connected apps require permission, and important results still need your review.