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OpenAI holds DevDay 2026, launches agents and eyes $30B funding round

The company said ChatGPT now reaches 1.2 billion weekly users and introduced "dots," an always-on personal agent initially available to Pro, Premium Business, and Enterprise subscribers. CEO Sam Altman emphasized keeping people at the center of AI development and avoiding the downsides of the Industrial Revolution, advocating for a "Renaissance" approach. Separately, Bloomberg reported that…

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  • DevDay 2026 featured 20+ announcements including always-on agent "dots" and Codex updates
  • ChatGPT reaches 1.2B weekly users; new $500 plan and agent codenamed "o" reported
  • Bloomberg reports $30B funding talks at $1.4T valuation; IPO delayed to prioritize safety

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OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

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