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OpenAI to expand Codex with Astral acquisition amid AI rivalry

Astral creates Python development tools such as uv, a package and project manager, and Ruff, a linter and formatter.

OpenAI acquires Astral, the Python startup whose tools run on millions of developer machines

OpenAI has acquired Astral, a startup whose essential Python development tools are used by millions. This strategic move aims ...

AI Daily: OpenAI Targets Developer Tooling Startup Astral in Battle Against Anthropic

OpenAI just made one of its boldest counter moves against rival artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic. OpenAI has ...
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OpenAI bets on Astral to strengthen AI coding

OpenAI bets on Astral to strengthen AI coding By Staff Writer, ITWebJohannesburg, 23 Mar 2026According to OpenAI, Python has become one of the most important languages in modern software development.
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OpenAI acquires open-source Python tooling startup Astral

OpenAI Group PBC today announced plans to acquire Astral Software Inc., a startup with a set of widely used Python development tools. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Astral’s development ...
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OpenAI Launches Plugin Marketplace for Codex with Enterprise Controls

OpenAI has launched a plugin marketplace for Codex with over 20 integrations from Slack, Figma, and Notion, adding enterprise ...

OpenAI says to update Mac apps including ChatGPT and Codex as security precaution

OpenAI is asking users of its Mac software to update to the latest releases from today “out of an abundance of caution.” This is due to a security issue with a third-party developer tool, Axios, that ...