OpenAI Launches Responses API and Open-Source Agents SDK for Advanced AI Development

The new tools simplify the creation of AI agents with enhanced reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and autonomous workflows.

OpenAI's Responses API combines conversational AI with built-in tools like web search, file search, and computer-use functionality to enable complex, multi-step interactions.
The open-source Agents SDK allows developers to create and manage AI workflows, integrating models from OpenAI or other providers like Google and Anthropic.
Key features of the Agents SDK include configurable agents, intelligent task handoffs, built-in safety guardrails, and tools for debugging and performance optimization.
The Responses API supports multimodal interactions, enabling the use of text, images, and audio while maintaining conversational context across multiple steps.
These tools aim to streamline AI development for enterprises and developers, reducing coding complexity and expanding automation capabilities in areas like research, customer support, and document processing.