OpenAI launches always-on Dots agent, $500/mo ChatGPT plan

OpenAI introduced Dots, an always-on AI agent that operates across connected applications, alongside a $500 monthly ChatGPT tier with higher usage limits and faster processing. The move escalates the AI platform race, signaling a shift toward persistent, autonomous agents and premium monetization. Market impact is indirect but signals intensifying competition and potential pricing power in AI services.