OpenAI DevDay 2026: The biggest news and announcements
What's happening
OpenAI held its annual DevDay on September 29 in San Francisco with CEO Sam Altman on stage, teasing "20+ launches" and saying "we have found a new thing." The event opened amid protests and chants, with more than a dozen organizations outside carrying signs reading "PEOPLE OVER PROFIT" and demanding Altman put people over profit. Online reaction is mixed: some developers on r/OpenAI called the show "underwhelming," noting they expected announcements addressing usage limits, model capability, and value compared with Anthropic's Opus 5.5, while others flagged the new consumer-facing "Dots" demo as the most interesting general-audience reveal.
Why it's trending
High expectations ("20+ launches" and Altman's hint) plus visible protests and developer disappointment made reactions spike immediately after the keynote.
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Everyone hyped "20+ launches," but the real headline from DevDay was the crowd outside holding OpenAI accountable, not another model drop.
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- Was anyone else underwhelmed by Dev Day?
There was so much talk from OpenAI about this being the biggest Dev Day yet. I thought we might finally hear something that addressed the complaints people have had lately about usage limits, model capability, and value for money, especially compared with Anthropic’s Opus 5.5. But honestly, I found it pretty underwhelming. The Dots were probably the most interesting thing for a general audience, b
r/OpenAISep 29 - Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay
On Tuesday, OpenAI's annual DevDay event began with protests, flyers, and chants. "Sam Altman, get off it, put people over profit," said a group of protesters marching in a circle in front of a series of signs that spelled out "PEOPLE OVER PROFIT." More than a dozen organizations came together to sponsor a rally outside […]
The Verge AISep 29 - OpenAI DevDay 2026: The biggest news and announcements
It’s OpenAI’s turn in the fall tech events calendar. The company is hosting its annual DevDay on September 29th in San Francisco, starting with a live keynote featuring CEO Sam Altman. The company is teasing “20+ launches” with Altman saying that “we have found a new thing,”, and rumors suggest it could launch a consumer […]
The Verge AISep 29
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