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Basis completes a tax workbook 2x faster with GPT-6 Astra

September 28

GPT-6 Astra completed a 50-tab tax workbook twice as fast as GPT-5.6 Sol, and its stronger understanding of user intent gives Basis more confidence in real-world use.

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