AI Roundup: Cheaper Agents, Faster Work, New Games

Here’s what’s new in AI lately, in plain English.

Asana’s AI browser helper got much cheaper and faster

Asana built an AI agent that works inside a web browser, doing clicks and tasks for you. Using OpenAI’s tools in Codex, the company says its tests showed the agent became 76x cheaper and 5x faster. Lower costs matter to beginners because they usually mean more people can afford AI helpers that handle everyday online chores.

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Oracle uses ChatGPT to turn days of work into minutes

Oracle says teams in recruiting, engineering, and operations use ChatGPT and Codex to turn specialist knowledge into fast, repeatable workflows. The idea is simple. If a task is done the same way again and again, AI can help do it quicker. You can apply the same thinking to your own routine tasks, such as writing similar emails or organizing notes.

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Google’s Playground lets you create and play custom games

Google has introduced Playground, an experimental gaming platform where you can create and play custom games. Google’s announcement is only an overview, so details are limited for now. It’s worth a look if you’re curious how AI might let people without coding skills make their own games.

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That’s the roundup for today. Pick one idea to try, such as automating one repetitive task, and see how it goes.