OpenAI DevDay 2026: seven things to know
Dots agents launch, the cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol model, the ChatGPT Space collaborative workspace, Decisions and Agents APIs, Codex growing into an ecosystem, and a $500 Pro tier.
what happened openai devday 2026. here are 7 things you should know 1. dots are here OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra. they get their own cloud computer + browser, can work across 4,000+ apps, and keep context across conversations. 2. gpt-6.1 sol a new cheaper model that reportedly gets close to Astra on coding, computer use and professional work. the crazy part: 1/5 of Astra's standard input/output token pricing. 3. chatgpt space OpenAI introduced Space, a collaborative workspace where humans + AI can work together on projects, documents, dashboards, pages and presentations. basically: chat is becoming a workspace. 4. decisions api OpenAI launched Decisions API, built for situations where an AI needs to choose between predefined actions. think classification, routing, automation and real-time agent decisions. 5. agents api developers can now build on OpenAI's managed agent infrastructure. agents can execute code, edit files, use MCP servers, delegate tasks and continue working in cloud environments. 6. codex is becoming an ecosystem Codex is moving beyond just a coding tool. OpenAI is expanding it across cloud workflows, desktop, CLI, code review and security, while letting partner apps use eligible ChatGPT/Codex allowances through Sign in with ChatGPT. 7. ultrafast + bigger plans OpenAI introduced Ultrafast, a premium high-speed tier for Astra, alongside new Pro options including the $500/month Pro 500 plan. the bigger shift: OpenAI is pushing toward more compute, more agents, faster execution and AI that keeps working after you leave