OpenAI published LifeVal on November 2, 2026, an evaluation built partly from a 3,995-respondent survey to track AI model performance over time on practical work including finding childcare, creating budgets and ordering groceries. LifeVal covers areas where users wanted help from AI and personal agents. OpenAI has used the evaluation over the past year to monitor model results and direct improvements on everyday tasks. Its measurement target is practical assistance: whether a model can help…