Devday

OpenAI shifts DevDay focus to turning ChatGPT into a software hub: OpenAI's DevDay 2026 announcements focused on transforming ChatGPT into a platform to discover, launch, and use software. The shift, driven by agentic assistants called Dots and new AI models, could potentially disrupt the traditional app store model.

Artificial Intelligence • Techmeme

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra-powered Dots agent to compete with Meta: At its annual DevDay conference, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Dots, a new AI agent powered by GPT-6 Astra. The launch aims to compete directly with Meta's successful Muse AI agent platform. The move highlights the intensifying competition between the two tech giants in the agent space.

AI Agents • The Verge AI

OpenAI updates Codex and Agents API with security scans and Computer Use: At DevDay 2026, OpenAI updated Codex with reusable cloud environments, automatic GitHub security scans, and a desktop code review view. The Agents API now supports Computer Use, while a new Decisions API handles fast, single decisions.

AI Products & Services • The Decoder