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OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up

First reported 28 Sep, 18:45 UTCSource: The VergeLast editorial activity 28 Sep, 18:45 UTC

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OpenAI popularized the modern generative AI chatbot, but as its 2026 DevDay event approaches, it's fallen behind in one of the industry's hottest categories: continuously running, consumer-facing AI agents (AI that carries out multi-step tasks rather than answering one question). OpenAI is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco.

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OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up ↗
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1001590/openai-devday-2026-aeon-ai-agent

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