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[AINews] All Model Labs are now Agent Labs

Latent Space Blog · May 23, 2026 · CEO Messaging Shifts

All major AI model labs are now also building agents as their core product

Greg Brockman and OpenAI leadership are signaling a strategic pivot: model labs are no longer just model providers but are now agent builders. This represents a notable reversal from a previously held position across 'Team Big Model' insiders. The shift is significant ahead of OpenAI's expected IPO filing, suggesting agents are now the primary commercial product narrative.

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