OpenAI bets on cheaper models and always-on agents at DevDay
At DevDay 2026 OpenAI launched a midrange model priced at one-fifth of its flagship and a family of always-on agents. The announcement came a day after the company shelved its planned flagship upgrade.
- Midrange model priced at one-fifth of the flagship
- Family of always-on AI agents unveiled
- Announced a day after the flagship upgrade was shelved
- OpenAI competes on price and autonomy, not raw capability
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