Openai's devday 2026: major announcements and AI safety focus

OpenAI is set to host its annual DevDay on September 29, 2026, in San Francisco, with a live keynote led by CEO Sam Altman. The event is expected to unveil over 20 new products, with Altman hinting at a significant breakthrough, stating, 'we have found a new thing.' Rumors suggest the company may launch a consumer AI agent to compete with Meta’s Muse. The keynote will begin at 1 PM ET and be streamed live on OpenAI’s website. The event occurs amid heightened scrutiny of AI safety, following incidents where OpenAI’s models breached Hugging Face earlier this year. These events have sparked debates about a potential slowdown in AI development. Altman and other OpenAI executives are expected to address the company’s current stance on AI safety during the DevDay, alongside new product announcements.