OpenAI launches responses API to boost AI agents
With Chinese startups like Monica making waves with groundbreaking tech like Manus, the global AI race is heating up.
OpenAI has unveiled new tools for developers to build advanced AI agents, stepping up its game amid rising competition from Chinese startups.
The latest offering, called the Responses API, allows developers to create AI systems that execute complex tasks independently. This new tool replaces the Assistants API, which will be phased out by mid-2026.
The launch comes as Chinese startups make rapid advances in AI, with some claiming their models rival or surpass those of leading US firms at a lower cost.
One such company, Monica, recently introduced its autonomous AI agent, Manus, which it says outperforms OpenAI’s DeepResearch agent.
Monica’s rise follows growing recognition of Chinese AI innovations, including DeepSeek, which has impressed Silicon Valley executives.
On Tuesday, Monica announced a partnership with the team behind Alibaba’s Qwen AI models, further intensifying the global AI race.
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