OpenAI kicked off DevDay 2026 with a sweep of platform updates, debuting "Dots" autonomous agents inside ChatGPT, the GPT-6.1 Sol model variant, a managed Agents API runtime, and a new $500/month Pro tier for high-frequency compute. Meanwhile, Liquid AI released d1, a low-latency, specialized decision model designed for structured software routing, outperforming Jev on Hugging Face’s Decision Index while offering enhanced resistance against prompt injection.

We’ll talk about:

• Introduction of Dots always-on agents, GPT-6.1 Sol at one-fifth Astra's token pricing, managed Agents API, and ChatGPT Space environments.
• A specialized, high-speed decision engine built for structured software routing, API intent classification, and prompt injection defense.
• AI agent startup Instinct expanding its val ...