OpenAI rumored to unveil Aeon AI agent at 2026 DevDay

OpenAI’s DevDay 2026 event, scheduled for September 29 in San Francisco at Fort Mason, is widely expected to showcase a persistent AI agent reportedly codenamed “Aeon” and potentially branded as “o.” The agent would represent OpenAI’s most significant product shift since ChatGPT’s original launch, moving from a tool you talk to into a tool that acts on your behalf, continuously, even when you’re not watching. What Aeon actually does Where current chatbots wait for your input and respond, Aeon is designed to keep executing tasks after you close the chat interface. According to reports, the agent is expected to run on a specialized variant of GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI’s latest model architecture. It may incorporate individual user profiles, dedicated email identities, and proactive updates, meaning the agent could ping you with relevant information before you even think to ask for it. There’s also speculation that OpenAI will use DevDay to announce a premium “ChatGPT Pro Max” subscription tier alongside potential hardware features, though neither has been officially confirmed. The company has stayed characteristically quiet ahead of the event, letting leaks and industry chatter do the mark...