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30 articles about codex in AI news
Codex Computer Use Generates Blender Animation From Scratch
Codex installed Blender and made a 3D otter animation from a single prompt, needing one human click.
JetBrains IDE Now Supports Codex Agent and MCP Server Management — Here's
JetBrains adds Codex agent, MCP server management, and approval controls. Claude Code users should compare MCP management UX and consider hooks for CLI workflows.
Meta Bans Claude Code, Codex to Block Distillation as Internal Spend Hits
Meta banned Claude Code and Codex internally to block distillation. Internal memo warns of 'serious escalations'; MetaCode build underway amid billions in AI spend.
Claude Code vs. Codex: Real-World Devs Reveal When Each Tool Wins
Claude Code shines at design and greenfield work; pair with Codex for bug fixes. Use CLAUDE.md for guidance.
OpenAI Codex Record & Replay: One-Shot Workflow Recording Becomes Reusable Skill
OpenAI's Record & Replay lets Codex learn a workflow from one demo and repeat it autonomously. The feature is blocked in the EU, UK, and Switzerland.
OpenAI Buys Ona to Give Codex Multi-Day Autonomous Coding
OpenAI acquired Ona (formerly Gitpod) to give Codex persistent cloud environments for autonomous coding tasks lasting hours or days, targeting Anthropic's Claude Code lead.
OpenAI Lets Codex Users Bank Rate Limit Resets
OpenAI lets Codex users save rate limit resets. One free saved reset for Go, Plus, Pro, Business tiers.
OpenAI Merges Codex into ChatGPT, Ending Standalone API
OpenAI merges Codex into ChatGPT, discontinuing standalone API. Developers must now use chat interface for code generation.
Codex 'Locked Use' Feature Spotted on macOS
Codex may get locked-use mode on macOS, per screenshot. Enables background AI coding without screen.
Ollama Now Runs Codex Locally: DeepSeek V4, Gemma 4, Qwen 3.6 Supported
Ollama integrates Codex support for DeepSeek V4, Gemma 4, Qwen 3.6, enabling free local code generation, challenging OpenAI's API model.
Codex Hits ChatGPT Mobile App, Unlocks AI Coding on iOS/Android
Codex lands in ChatGPT mobile app. The code-generation tool was desktop-only since early 2025. First reported by @kimmonismus.
Codex 'Ultra-Fast' Mode Spotted in Leaked Screenshot
Leaked screenshot suggests OpenAI is adding an ultra-fast latency mode to Codex. No release date or pricing confirmed.
Codex Update Cuts GUI Workflow Latency 42%
Codex app update cuts GUI workflow latency 42%, enabling near-human-speed interface operation for autonomous app building and debugging.
GPT-5.5 + Codex Combines App Building, Browser Use, Image Gen
@intheworldofai claims GPT-5.5 + Codex is a super app better than Claude Code, with 7 capabilities including app building, debugging, browser use, and image generation.
Codex 'Chronicle' Research Preview Adds Memory for Daily Developer Context
A research preview of 'Chronicle' for Codex has been released. It enables the AI coding assistant to accumulate memories from a developer's daily workflow to improve context.
OpenAI Expands Codex into Desktop Agent with Vision & Memory
OpenAI has reportedly expanded its Codex model beyond code generation into a multimodal desktop agent that can see, click, type, and learn user habits. This signals a strategic move from an API tool into a proactive, personalized AI assistant.
Principal Engineer: Claude Code Rushes, Codex Deliberate; Guardrails Are Key
A senior engineer with 100 hours in Claude Code and 20 in Codex reports Claude often rushes to patch, while Codex is more deliberate. The real product is the guardrail system—docs and review loops—not the AI itself.
Expo Launches Codex Plugin for AI-Powered React Native Development
Expo launched a plugin integrating Codex into its React Native framework, allowing developers to generate code using AI prompts within their existing workflow.
OpenAI Codex Gains Screen Control, Long-Run Agents, and 90+ Plugins
OpenAI has upgraded Codex from a code-completion tool to an agentic macOS assistant that can see/click screens, run for weeks autonomously, and integrate with 90+ dev tools. This marks a strategic move into persistent, multi-modal coding agents.
OpenAI Codex Update Adds macOS Agent, Browser, Memory; 3M Weekly Users
OpenAI released a major Codex update featuring background macOS automation, an in-app browser, persistent memory, and 90+ plugins. With 3M weekly users and nearly half of usage now non-coding, Codex is being repositioned as a general work agent.
Cloudflare Agent Cloud Integrates OpenAI GPT-5.4 & Codex for Enterprise AI
Cloudflare has integrated OpenAI's GPT-5.4 and Codex models into its Agent Cloud platform. This allows enterprises to build, deploy, and scale AI agents for production workflows with built-in security and performance.
OpenAI Rebrands Mac Codex App as Unified AI 'Superapp' Platform
OpenAI is transforming its Mac Codex app into a unified AI platform dubbed a 'Superapp,' integrating chat, agent workflows, and multimodal capabilities into a single interface. This move signals a shift from a specialized coding tool to a broader, user-facing desktop AI application.
OpenAI Codex API Reset to Fast Mode Only, Ending Standard Tier
OpenAI reset its Codex API today, removing the 'standard' inference mode. The API now serves only the 'fast' mode, a significant change for developers using the code-generation model.
OpenAI Codex Weekly Users Hit 3M, Up 50% in Under a Month
Weekly active users of OpenAI's Codex have grown from 2 million to 3 million in under a month. This 50% surge indicates accelerating enterprise integration of AI-powered code generation.
Side-by-Side Code Reviews: How to Compare Claude Code vs. Codex Outputs for Better Results
Learn how to compare Claude Code and Codex outputs side-by-side to identify each model's strengths and choose the right tool for specific coding tasks.
Opus+Codex Crossover Point: Use Pure Opus Below 500 Lines, Switch Above 800
The 'plan with Opus, execute with Codex' workflow has a clear cost crossover at ~600 lines of code. For smaller tasks (<500 LOC), stick with pure Claude Code.
OpenAI Codex Now Translates C++, CUDA, and Python to Swift and Python for CoreML Model Conversion
OpenAI's Codex AI code generator is now being used to automatically rewrite C++, CUDA, and Python code into Swift and Python specifically for CoreML model conversion, a previously manual and error-prone process for Apple ecosystem deployment.
OpenAI Unbundles Codex API, Launches Metered Pilot with Usage-Based Pricing
OpenAI has unbundled its Codex code-generation model from ChatGPT Business, making it available as a standalone, usage-metered product. This allows teams to pilot Codex without purchasing full ChatGPT seats and ties costs directly to coding output.
Open-Source 'Codex CLI' Emerges as Free Alternative to OpenAI's Tools, Claims 30-Agent Architecture
An open-source project called 'Codex CLI' has been released, offering a free command-line interface that its creators claim outperforms OpenAI's offerings by coordinating 30 specialized AI agents for coding tasks.
Sam Altman Envisions Codex Desktop Evolving into Unified AI Agent Controlling Computers
Sam Altman discussed the Codex Desktop ecosystem evolving toward a unified AI agent that can control computers, access user data, and work across multiple surfaces. This vision points toward AI systems moving beyond code generation to become proactive, cross-platform assistants.