Key facts
- OpenAI launched "Dots," always-on AI agents with their own cloud computers and web browsers.
- Dots are powered by GPT-6 Astra and can integrate with over 4,000 apps.
- ChatGPT Space allows humans and AI agents to collaborate on documents.
- GPT-6.1 Sol offers performance similar to GPT-6 Astra at a fifth of the token price.
- The Ultrafast tier provides up to 8x faster token generation in Codex.
- OpenAI announced Private Intelligence, a feature with zero data retention for sensitive data.
OpenAI used its DevDay 2026 event to introduce a suite of new AI capabilities, shifting its focus from chatbots to AI agents that can act autonomously and function as digital coworkers. The company announced "Dots," always-on AI agents equipped with their own cloud computers and web browsers, designed to perform tasks and integrate with over 4,000 applications.
These agents run on GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI's flagship model, and are available to Pro and Business Premium users in eligible markets. The company also unveiled ChatGPT Space, a collaborative workspace where humans and AI agents can work together on documents, featuring a new document type called Pages. This feature is available on Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans.
In terms of model advancements, OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, which offers performance comparable to GPT-6 Astra for coding and computer use but at one-fifth of the token price. This new model is available via API and in ChatGPT Work and Codex for various user tiers. Additionally, OpenAI launched the Ultrafast tier, promising significantly faster processing speeds for users willing to pay a premium, available on Pro 500 and Enterprise plans.
Further announcements included the Decisions API, designed for rapid multiple-choice selections, and the open-sourcing of the Codex harness, the software wrapper for its coding agent. OpenAI also presented Codex Security Cloud for automated bug hunting and the Agents API, which now supports computer use for developers. For businesses with strict data privacy requirements, OpenAI introduced Private Intelligence, featuring zero data retention and automated safety checks. The company also announced Sign in with ChatGPT, allowing users to utilize their existing ChatGPT subscription within third-party applications.