Basis completes tax workbook 2x faster with GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI reports that GPT-6 Astra completed a 50-tab tax workbook twice as fast as GPT-5.6 Sol. Basis, the user, said Astra's stronger understanding of user intent gives it more confidence in real-world use.
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