OpenAI used its annual DevDay event to reveal new Dots AI agents during Sam Altman's keynote, as a coalition of protesters gathered outside chanting against the company.
OpenAI opened its annual DevDay 2026 event on Tuesday with a series of developer announcements, including the reveal of its new Dots AI agents, according to CNBC’s live coverage of the day.
The event centred on a keynote from Sam Altman, alongside other developer-focused announcements, CNBC reported. The outlet provided live updates throughout the day covering the company’s product news.
As the event got under way, protests took shape outside the venue. According to The Verge, DevDay “began with protests, flyers, and chants” as demonstrators made their presence known.
A group of protesters marched in a circle in front of a series of signs that spelled out “PEOPLE OVER PROFIT”, The Verge reported. “Sam Altman, get off it, put people over profit,” the protesters chanted.
More than a dozen organizations came together to sponsor the rally outside the event, according to The Verge. The sources do not detail the protesters’ specific demands or the full list of participating organisations.
Why it matters
OpenAI is among the most closely watched companies in artificial intelligence, and its DevDay announcements are followed by developers and businesses building with AI. The event also drew organised protests outside the venue, according to The Verge, though the demonstrators' specific grievances were not detailed in the available sources.