Asana cuts browser agent model costs 76x using GPT-6 Astra in Codex

I just reviewed the OpenAI update from October 9, 2026 about Asana’s browser agent improvements.

What changed?

Asana integrated the GPT-6 Astra model through Codex to power its browser agent. In their tests, Asana reports that running the agent with GPT-6 Astra reduced model costs by 76 times and increased speed by 5 times compared to their previous approach. The goal is to make more advanced models available to customers without prohibitive costs or latency.

What to do now

• If you’re building browser automations or AI-powered agents in a SaaS context, look at GPT-6 Astra’s capabilities and consider Codex as the stack for substantial cost and speed benefits.
• Monitor Asana’s next releases—customers are expected to see more advanced AI features now that lower costs and latency are possible.
• Use these benchmarks if you’re making the business case for integrating the latest LLMs in production environments.