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

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.

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 ...

March 19 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT owner looks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic and gain more share in the ...

Python, OpenAI said, has become one of the most important languages in modern software development, powering everything from AI and data science to back-end systems and developer infrastructure.

OpenAI Group PBC today released a macOS client for its Codex programming assistant. The launch comes about two months after Claude Code, a competing service from Anthropic PBC, topped $1 billion in ...

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