OpenAI's always-on Dots agents can start Codex work, raising usage

Oct 5, 2026 · Issue 10 · 5 sources, 5 articles

OpenAI's always-on agents, called Dots, can now be set up from mobile and can start Codex tasks. Delegated work draws on the normal plan allowance, which ForgeNEX says can substantially increase Codex usage.

Who is affected and how

tech lead

Delegated Codex work counts against the plan allowance, so usage should be monitored.

CTO

The cost of always-running agents should be planned in advance.

Sources

• ChatGPT's dots, OpenAI's always-on agents, now set up on mobile and can start Codex work | Codex Insidercodexinsider.ai · Oct 11, 2026
• OpenAI promises Codex and ChatGPT Work usage reset | Magicamagica.com · Oct 11, 2026
• What Are OpenAI Dots And Do You Need Them?forbes.com · Oct 5, 2026
• A Guide to ChatGPT Dots: How OpenAI's Always-On Agents Work | Composiocomposio.dev · Oct 5, 2026
• OpenAI Dots: 24/7 agents and the hidden cost in Codex | ForgeNEXforgenex.com · Oct 5, 2026

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