OpenAI DevDay's biggest bet: one persistent agent instead of new chats
every · x · 2026-09-30
Every frames OpenAI DevDay's core narrative: you'll stop starting new chats and hand your work to one ongoing agent. Dan Shipper, with early access, found himself reaching for his resident agent 'Boo' instead of opening another ChatGPT or Codex thread, despite the rough product.
- Dots: a persistent agent — keeps context, runs on its own cloud computer, proactively flags things needing your attention; you return to the same conversation instead of new threads
- Space: a collaborative workspace — docs, spreadsheets, slides and files live inside ChatGPT; comment and tag your Dot to work alongside you, though displacing existing company tools is a harder question
The throughline: a shift from 'tools' to 'coworkers'.
Related event: OpenAI DevDay 2026: Space Collaboration Suite and 20+ Launches(31 posts)→
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