Report: OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up

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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. The report also notes that On Tuesday, it is expected to likely try to capture the lead in that race. Rumors abound that OpenAI is expected to release its own AI agent, dubbed Aeon - […]

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