OpenAI is buying a cloud startup to supercharge its AI coding tool
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OpenAI is acquiring Ona, a startup that gives AI agents access to secure, pre-configured cloud environments for long-running tasks. Ona's infrastructure will be integrated into Codex, helping it handle complex, multi-step workflows in real-world business settings. Codex now has over 5 million weekly active users, with knowledge workers — not just developers — making up a fast-growing share of that base.
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