# OpenAI's AI agents need to catch up

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> **Original Source**: [The Verge AI](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1001590/openai-devday-2026-aeon-ai-agent)
> **Author**: Hayden Field (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Monday, September 28, 2026
> **Category**: PRODUCTS
> **Tags**: News, The Verge AI, AI

## Executive Summary
OpenAI popularized the modern generative AI chatbot, but as its 2026 DevDay event approaches, it's fallen behind in one of the industry's hottest categories: continuously running, consumer-facing AI agents. On Tuesday, it will likely try to capture the lead in

## Key Takeaways
- A rumored new ‘Aeon’ platform could be entering a crowded market of 24/7 assistants.
- As of right now, little is known about Aeon. The rare thing we do know is that OpenAI currently employs the creator of OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger, who is very likely lending his expertise.
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## Full Coverage
A rumored new 'Aeon' platform could be entering a crowded market of 24/7 assistants

OpenAI popularized the modern generative AI chatbot, but as its 2026 DevDay event approaches, it's fallen behind in one of the industry's hottest categories: continuously running, consumer-facing AI agents. On Tuesday, it will likely try to capture the lead in that race. Rumors abound that OpenAI will release its own AI agent, dubbed Aeon — its answer to Meta's Muse, SpaceX's Grok Bot, OpenClaw, and many more

Aeon could have a shot at success, but to beat the competition, it would need to pull together the best features of several different agent platforms. The ideal system would be as useful as the open-source OpenClaw, as cheap and easy to set up as Meta's Muse, and as simple to chat with as the up-and-coming Instinct. Conversely, it would aim to solve the serious security risks that have plagued agents since the rise of OpenClaw and only continued with Muse

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