OpenAI may unveil Aeon agent at DevDay to compete with Meta’s Muse
The race for consumer-facing AI agents has intensified, and OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the fray at its upcoming DevDay event on Tuesday. Rumors suggest the company will announce Aeon, an agent designed to rival Meta’s Muse, SpaceX’s Grok Bot, and others like OpenClaw and Instinct. Aeon would need to combine the best features of these platforms—OpenClaw’s practicality, Muse’s…
Key points
- OpenAI may announce **Aeon**, an AI agent at DevDay, to compete with Meta’s **Muse** and others like **OpenClaw** and **Instinct**
- **Muse** has **600,000 daily active users** in the US and integrates with Meta’s services, while **Gemini Spark** connects to **30+ external services**
- OpenAI’s **GPT-6 Astra** may power Aeon, but security risks and integration gaps remain key hurdles
OpenAI’s progress in this space has lagged behind competitors. While Muse has reached 600,000 daily active users in the US and Gemini Spark integrates with 30+ external services, OpenAI’s focus has been on research and niche applications. The company has hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, to help develop Aeon. OpenAI’s new frontier model, GPT-6 Astra, may underpin Aeon, boosting capabilities in cybersecurity, software engineering, and research. However, challenges remain, including integration with widely used services and competition from Meta’s ecosystem and Google’s enterprise-focused offerings. OpenAI’s upcoming IPO adds pressure to deliver a strong agent solution.
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The Verge AI · 28 September 2026
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