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Basis completes a tax workbook 2x faster with GPT-6 Astra

Basis leveraged OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-6 Astra, to slash the time needed to complete a complex 50‑tab tax workbook. The new model outperformed its predecessor, GPT-5.6 Sol, by a factor of two.

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Bridging LLM Agents and Data Spaces: An Architectural Mediation Approach using the Model Context Protocol

Researchers unveil an architectural mediation framework that lets AI agents safely tap into governed data ecosystems.

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Proaction boosts sales 60% and saves 75+ hours with Codex

Proaction turbo‑charged its fleet‑management platform with OpenAI’s Codex, GPT‑Live‑1 and GPT‑6 Astra, delivering a dramatic sales surge and massive time savings.

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Proaction boosts sales 60% and saves 75+ hours with Codex

Proaction tapped OpenAI’s Codex, GPT‑Live‑1, and GPT‑6 Astra to turbocharge its fleet‑management platform, delivering a 60% sales lift while shaving over 75 hours of manual work.

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Progressive Skill Discovery as Access Control for Tool-Using LLM Agents: Structural Governance through Role-Scoped Capability Delivery

Researchers propose a progressive skill‑discovery system that grants LLM agents only the capabilities they need, tightening control over enterprise tool usage.

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Harvey turns legal context into stronger drafts with GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra is now powering Harvey’s legal drafting, delivering structured, context‑aware documents. This shift lets attorneys focus on strategy rather than boilerplate.

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Better prompt caching for GPT-6

OpenAI's latest GPT‑6 model introduces advanced prompt‑caching techniques that slash latency and costs.

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Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI has enlisted an independent advisory group of top mathematicians to help review and communicate its latest AI research.

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How V7 gives AI agents institutional memory

V7 leverages the new GPT‑5.6 model to transform disorganized company files into a searchable knowledge base that AI agents can tap into for complex, source‑linked work.