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OpenAI’s Codex update lets agents build interactive enterprise workspaces via Sites and role-specific plugins

OpenAI’s Codex update lets agents build interactive enterprise workspaces via Sites and role-specific plugins

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Agentic AI is moving rapidly from the developer terminal to the corporate world. On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a major update of its agentic AI platform Codex, introducing domain-specific workflows, a rapid, semi-private web hosting feature within it for enterprises called “Sites,” and an in-place editing tool named “Annotations”. The release marks a deliberate strategy to transform Codex from a specialized programming assistant into an everyday operating environment for business professionals. Non-developers—including financial analysts, marketers, operators, and researchers—now constitute approximately 20% of the platform’s 5 million weekly users and are adopting the technology three times faster than traditional engineers, according to research shared by OpenAI with VentureBeat and other outlets. OpenAI is capitalizing on this shift to position Codex as the premier application for white-collar task automation. The timing of the announcement is highly strategic, arriving precisely as its own primary investor turned business rival Microsoft this week kicks off its annual BUILD developer conference in San Francisco—where a slate of competing enterprise productivity tools is expected—and hot on the heels of Anthropic’s rapid adoption among …

OpenAI’s Codex Can Now Use Your Mac Even When It’s Locked

OpenAI’s Codex Can Now Use Your Mac Even When It’s Locked

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OpenAI has rolled out Computer Use for its Codex desktop app on macOS, and its latest trick is that your Mac doesn’t even have to be unlocked for the coding agent to use your apps while you’re away. In a post on X, OpenAI Developers said users can now send Codex tasks from their phone and have it operate apps on their Mac “even when the screen is off and locked.” A picture attached to the post shows a locked Mac displaying a “Codex is Using Your Mac” overlay with a prompt to press any key or click to unlock. For the feature to work, the Computer Use plugin needs to be installed and granted Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions. After that, Codex can click through windows, type, navigate menus, and interact with the clipboard in apps that you explicitly allow. OpenAI says the feature is useful for the types of things command-line tools can’t easily reach, such as reproducing a GUI-only bug, changing app settings, or running a flow in a desktop app Codex …

Free Unlimited AI Coding: Using Codex With Local Models

Free Unlimited AI Coding: Using Codex With Local Models

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The integration of OpenAI’s Codex with Ollama introduces a compelling way for developers to access AI capabilities directly on their local machines. Codex, known for automating coding tasks and assisting with debugging, now pairs seamlessly with Ollama’s platform for hosting open source models like Gemma 4 and Quen 3.6. This collaboration eliminates the need for constant internet access or reliance on cloud services, offering a more private and cost-effective solution. As highlighted by World of AI, this setup is particularly beneficial for developers working in environments with strict data security requirements or limited connectivity. Dive into this overview to explore how local hosting can enhance your workflows with faster processing, offline functionality and reduced expenses. You’ll gain insights into practical applications such as front-end development, code review and visual editing, as well as learn about the system requirements needed to get started. Whether you’re looking to streamline your coding tasks or maintain greater control over your data, this guide provides a clear breakdown of what the Codex-Ollama integration has to offer. TL;DR Key Takeaways : …

OpenAI Brings Codex Remote Access to ChatGPT Mobile App

OpenAI Brings Codex Remote Access to ChatGPT Mobile App

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OpenAI has brought its Codex coding agent to the ChatGPT mobile app, providing iPhone and Android users with remote access to Codex sessions running on a Mac. “Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app so you can stay in the loop from anywhere while Codex gets work done across your laptops, devboxes, or remote environments,” said OpenAI, announcing the feature. Codex remains a standalone app on Mac, but the mobile integration lives inside the existing ChatGPT app on iPhone and Android. Setup is pretty simple. First, update the Codex Mac app and ChatGPT mobile app, then select the new “Codex mobile” section in the Mac app interface. Scan the QR code it shows with your phone, and you’re done. Once connected, the mobile app loads the live state from the Mac where Codex is running, and you can pick up active chats or projects from the desktop, get notifications when Codex finishes a task or needs input, and begin new tasks by sending a message from your phone. From the ChatGPT app, users can …

OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Codex to iOS and Android Phones

OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Codex to iOS and Android Phones

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OpenAI has launched mobile support for Codex through the ChatGPT app, now available on iOS and Android. This update enables users to manage Codex directly from their phones, with features like synchronized project updates and real-time notifications. Paul Lipsky outlines the setup process, including steps such as linking your desktop account and scanning a QR code to connect devices. Currently in its preview phase, the feature is compatible with macOS, with Windows support anticipated in the near future. In this step-by-step guide, learn how to download and configure the ChatGPT app to integrate with your Codex account. Discover how to enable cross-platform synchronization, set up custom notifications and streamline repetitive tasks using mobile functionality. By following these steps, you’ll gain the skills to efficiently manage Codex from your mobile device. Access ChatGPT Codex on the Go TL;DR Key Takeaways : OpenAI has introduced Codex mobile support via the ChatGPT app, now available for iOS and Android, allowing seamless cross-platform project management and real-time notifications. Users can continue coding projects across devices, automate workflows and receive …

OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone

OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone

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Codex is going mobile. The coding tool — which OpenAI launched approximately a year ago — has now been integrated into the ChatGPT app, allowing users to monitor and manage their development workflows remotely. The new function allows users to see their Codex live environments in any devices where it is running. The company announced the changes Thursday; the update, which is currently in preview, is now available to all plans on iOS and Android. “This is more than the ability to remotely control a single task or dispatch new tasks to your computer,” OpenAI said in a statement. “From your phone, you can work across all of your threads, review outputs, approve commands, change models, or start something new.” Last month, OpenAI also gave Codex the ability to run in the background in desktop environments — empowering the tool to take care of various tasks autonomously. Earlier this month, the company also introduced a Chrome extension that allows the agent to work in live browser sessions. In February, Anthropic released a similar feature — …

Claude Cowork vs Codex: The Ultimate Guide for Regular Users

Claude Cowork vs Codex: The Ultimate Guide for Regular Users

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OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Cowork represent two distinct approaches to managing tasks and workflows. Paul Lipsky explains that Codex’s single-page interface is designed to minimize distractions, making it ideal for users who prefer focusing on one project at a time. In contrast, Claude Cowork’s tab-based layout allows for better organization of multiple workflows, catering to those who need to juggle several tasks simultaneously. For instance, Codex’s streamlined design supports uninterrupted work on individual projects, while Claude Cowork’s structure provides flexibility for switching between different priorities. Dive into how these platforms handle file organization, integration with external services and automation capabilities. Discover Codex’s emphasis on quick navigation for simpler tasks and Claude Cowork’s features tailored to managing more intricate workflows. Additionally, gain insight into their creative functionalities, such as Codex’s GPT Images 2.0 for visual content and Claude Cowork’s motion graphics options. Accessibility and User Interface TL;DR Key Takeaways : Codex offers a streamlined, distraction-free interface, while Claude Cowork provides a tab-based structure for organized workflows, catering to different user preferences. Claude Cowork excels in …

OpenAI’s Codex Now Works in Chrome With New Extension

OpenAI’s Codex Now Works in Chrome With New Extension

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OpenAI today launched Codex for Chrome, a Chrome extension that lets Codex work directly in the browser on Macs and PCs. With the extension, Codex can use the browser to test web apps, get context across multiple tabs, use web DevTools, and more without taking over the browser from the user. OpenAI says that after it launched Computer Use in the desktop Codex app, it saw that most common workflows happened in the browser. The Chrome extension should make it faster and easier for Codex to help with browser-based work that plugins or APIs can’t handle. According to OpenAI, Codex has more than 4 million weekly active users, an increase of 8x since the beginning of the year. The Chrome extension is part of OpenAI’s broader effort to make Codex more useful for work people do daily, while keeping it useful for developers. The Chrome extension can be installed through the Codex Plugins menu. Popular Stories OpenAI Adds New $100/Month ChatGPT Subscription Tier for Heavier Codex Use OpenAI today added a new subscription tier, which …

OpenAI turns its sold-out GPT-5.5 party into a monthlong Codex giveaway for 8,000 developers

OpenAI turns its sold-out GPT-5.5 party into a monthlong Codex giveaway for 8,000 developers

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OpenAI on Monday began emailing more than 8,000 developers who applied for its invite-only GPT-5.5 party with a surprise consolation prize: a tenfold increase in Codex rate limits on their personal ChatGPT accounts, effective immediately and lasting through June 5. “We had over 8,000 people express interest in just 24 hours, and while we wish our office was big enough to welcome everyone, we weren’t able to make space for every person who applied,” the company wrote in the email, which VentureBeat obtained. “As a small token of appreciation, we’ve 10x’ed your Codex rate limits until June 5th on your personal ChatGPT account.” The gift is not limited to the lucky few who scored invitations to the party itself. Everyone who raised their hand — whether they were accepted, waitlisted, or turned away — received the rate limit boost, according to the email and confirmed by multiple recipients on social media. CEO Sam Altman telegraphed the move on X shortly before inboxes started lighting up. “We are gonna do something nice for everyone who applied …

OpenAI adds AI pets to its Codex coding tool

OpenAI adds AI pets to its Codex coding tool

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AI companions are quietly becoming a staple across the industry, and OpenAI is now joining the trend. The company has launched Codex Pets, an optional animated companion baked into its AI coding tool. SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s OpenAI testimony Like most AI companions, it isn’t doing any heavy lifting. But Codex Pets earns its keep as a floating overlay that surfaces project status updates in real-time, so you don’t have to switch tabs. Users can monitor active threads and track whether Codex is running, waiting on input, or ready for review, all without ever leaving whatever they’re working on. Getting started is straightforward. Head to Settings, select Appearance, then choose Pets to pick from the built-in options. Once activated, the floating overlay can be toggled on or off by typing /pet in the composer, using Wake Pet or Tuck Away Pet in Settings > Appearance, or by pressing Cmd+K on Mac or Ctrl+K on Windows. Mashable Light Speed The feature ships with eight built-in variations — including a cat …