OpenAI has introduced new tools for developers to build advanced AI agents using a set of APIs. The highlight is the Responses API, which replaces the Assistants API and will be available at no extra cost. The Assistants API will be phased out by 2026.

AI agents are designed to perform real-world tasks independently, reducing the need for human intervention. APIs help different software components communicate and exchange data efficiently.

This launch comes as Chinese AI startups gain momentum. Monica, a rising Chinese AI company, recently introduced Manus, an AI agent that claims to surpass OpenAI’s DeepResearch agent. Meanwhile, DeepSeek, another Chinese AI startup, has received praise from Silicon Valley engineers. Monica has also partnered with the team behind Alibaba’s Qwen AI models.

These developments highlight the growing competition between U.S. and Chinese AI firms, as China continues to develop AI models that aim to match or even outperform industry leaders at a lower cost. OpenAI’s new tools aim to strengthen its position in this competitive market.

Source: The Economic Times