OpenAI is changing how AI agents work with its new Agents SDK and Responses API. Here's how these tools improve automation, multi-agent collaboration, and workflow orchestration for developers.

OpenAI is working to make that promise happen. On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled a new " Responses API " designed to help software developers create AI agents that can perform tasks independently using the company's AI models. The Responses API will eventually replace the current Assistants API, which OpenAI plans to retire in the first half of 2026.

OpenAI throws its hat into the AI agent ring New tools include Responses API and Agents SDK Several new tools also launched to make its agents smarter and more effective OpenAI has launched its bid to lead the AI agent race with the release of several new tools,