GoKawiilOpenAI Details Usage Rules for New ChatGPT Dots Feature
OpenAI is rolling out 'Dots,' an agent-like feature included free with Pro and Business Premium subscriptions, powered by its GPT-6 Astra model. The company says Dots usage will count against users' plan limits after an initial month of extended limits, though chatting with a Dot via text or ChatGPT will remain free. Work a Dot performs through Codex, ChatGPT Work, or autonomously will count against monthly usage caps, and additional Dots or increased capacity will eventually be available for extra payment.
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The timing of a new $500-per-month Pro tier alongside the Dots launch suggests OpenAI anticipates heavy token consumption from the feature, according to the report. Users who adopt Dots into daily workflows may want to monitor usage closely during the free trial month to avoid unexpected costs once metering begins.
- Dots come free with Pro and Business Premium plans, running on GPT-6 Astra.
- Talking to a Dot via text or chat is free, but completed tasks count against usage limits after one month.
- A new $500/month Pro plan launched alongside Dots hints at expected high resource demand.
Source: engadget.com — Igor Bonifacic, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “How to use a ChatGPT Dot when it rolls out to you”
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