OpenAI DevDay 2026: GPT-6.1 Sol Launches Alongside Dots Always-On Agent Platform

OpenAI held DevDay 2026, announcing GPT-6.1 Sol as a new flagship model release alongside Dots, a platform of always-on GPT-6 Astra agents that operate from persistent cloud computers. Dots agents are designed to run continuously without user prompting, enabling truly background autonomous task execution across workflows. Sam Altman also stated that OpenAI will not pursue an IPO until its models meet safety thresholds, signaling a continued safety-first public posture. For developers, GPT-6.1 Sol represents the latest capability frontier for API integration, while Dots opens a new paradigm for deploying persistent agents in production. The DevDay recap provides full API and product details relevant to teams building agentic applications.