Specialist Agents
/ˈspɛʃəlɪst ˈeɪdʒənts/
Also known as: specialist dots, role-based agents, virtual teammates
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What are Specialist Agents?
Specialist agents are AI agents configured for a single business function such as accounting, marketing or legal, with goals, context and review loops set by the organization. OpenAI previewed "specialist dots" for enterprise at DevDay 2026, with Microsoft Agent 365 integration for management.
How They Work
- The company sets goals and context for the role.
- Humans review the agent's output.
- Feedback improves the agent, and the improvement is shared across the company rather than staying with one user.
Why It Matters
This is the role-based, employee-style model applied to functions. Value comes from domain depth and accumulated organizational feedback, not from a general assistant.