OpenAI's Dot agent is workplace software, not a personal shopper

The Verge tested OpenAI's new Dot agent: it runs in a cloud virtual machine with access to apps like Blender and GIMP, and can reach the user's own computer via the desktop ChatGPT app. Dots are limited to OpenAI's priciest tiers, including the $100-per-month Pro plan, and frequently get stuck on security checks.

• Dots are limited to OpenAI's priciest tiers, including the $100/month Pro plan
• The agent runs in a cloud VM with access to Blender and GIMP
• Dot often gets stuck on captchas and site security checks
• The desktop ChatGPT app lets Dot access the user's own computer