The limited U.S. beta lets Pro users assign tasks by text, photo or voice note. OpenAI's help page says a third-party provider handles texting.
By [Ryan Merket](https://runtimewire.com/author/ryan-merket)
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Primary source: [x.com](https://x.com/ChatGPT/status/2115496387613786374)
Why it matters #
OpenAI is testing whether a persistent agent can earn a place in everyday workflows through familiar messaging channels. Its usefulness will depend on task follow-through and whether alerts are worth receiving; OpenAI's help page says a third-party provider handles texting.
OpenAI has begun a limited U.S. beta that lets some ChatGPT Pro users text their Dot agent, hand it tasks and receive proactive updates by message. Users can send text, photos or voice notes; OpenAI says the Dot can also monitor for developments and text the account holder when it has relevant information, according to the announcement on X.
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