This API will replace the Assistants API, which is set to be phased out by 2026.
AI agents are capable of independently performing complex tasks with minimal human involvement. Responses API will be available for free and aims to simplify AI integration into various services.
The launch of this new tool comes amidst growing competition from China. Recently, the Chinese startup Monica introduced the autonomous AI agent Manus, claiming it surpasses OpenAI’s solutions.
Additionally, the startup DeepSeek has received high praise from Western experts, while the Chinese company Alibaba is actively advancing its Qwen AI.
OpenAI hopes that Responses API will strengthen its position in the race for leadership in AI by providing developers with more flexible tools to create intelligent agents.
