Link: OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Anthropic’s Claude Code

OpenAI has enhanced its Codex system to now operate apps on your computer and work in the background without disrupting user tasks. These capabilities facilitate simultaneous operations, beneficial for developers testing and iterating across multiple fronts.

The updates, starting with macOS users of the Codex desktop app, will soon extend to other operating systems and European users.

Codex now integrates features for generating images, utilizing new plugins, and browsing natively within its interface. Automation is simplified through task scheduling and re-using conversation threads, increasing efficiency in long-term operations.

Moreover, Codex will soon remember past interactions to improve task execution quality and speed, following an optional feature preview.

This suite of updates marks OpenAI's attempt to stay ahead in the competitive landscape of automated coding, distinguishing itself amongst rivals such as Google and Anthropic.

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