Use Dots to research, build, and book with a pause
A user tried ChatGPT Dots for research, a small website build, and a restaurant booking, with mixed results.
- What they did
- On launch day, they created a Dot, ChatGPT’s always-on agent that runs in its own cloud browser and computer. They gave it three jobs: gather research, put together a website and quiz, and reserve a restaurant table. The Dot kept its research notes in its workspace, and they could jump into the browser to sign in or click things, then pass control back.
- How it went
- The research and site work were useful, and the reservation did go through. The slow part was getting to the booking page, which took about five minutes. The phone-call option never connected, and the avatar step dragged on for 20–30 minutes, so they said they would not move away from their current setup yet.
- Tips
- Dots require ChatGPT Pro or Business Premium and are not offered in every region. If you need logins or other manual steps, plan to take control of the browser yourself, then return control once that part is done.
Try it yourself with Dots
Help me with three tasks: first, gather background on [topic] and keep a clear log of the steps you take; second, draft a simple website and quiz about [subject]; third, find a table for [number] at a [cuisine] place in [city] on [date] at about [time]. Show me the best option before you act, and pause for my approval before you submit anything, make a payment, send a message, delete anything, or finalize a booking. If online booking fails, give me the phone number and a short summary of what you found instead of calling. When you finish, list the research notes, the site draft, and the booking status.
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