OpenAI Acquires Ona to Enhance Codex Agents

OpenAI is expanding its Codex capabilities by acquiring Ona, a company specializing in secure cloud execution. This move allows AI agents to operate in persistent environments, meaning they can handle complex tasks that span hours or days without requiring an active user session.

By moving beyond device-tied sessions, OpenAI aims to help organizations deploy more ambitious, autonomous agents in production settings, providing the necessary orchestration and security for professional knowledge work.