OpenAI acquires Ona to expand Codex agent capabilities

OpenAI acquires Ona to expand Codex agent capabilities OpenAI has announced the acquisition of Ona, aiming to provide Codex agents with persistent, secure cloud workspaces. This strategic move allows agents to maintain an active environment, enabling commands to run and context to be preserved even after users disconnect. Codex, which currently serves about 5 million weekly users—a 400% increase—faces limitations when agents require continuous access to specialized tools, files, and system logs for complex tasks. By integrating Ona, OpenAI addresses the need for controlled, auditable agent operations within secure enterprise cloud boundaries. This change supports scenarios such as automated testing, code refactoring, bug fixes, security analysis, and multi-step workflows. 📰 @aipost