Overview

• Codex is a cloud-based AI coding agent currently available as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro, Team, and Enterprise subscribers.
• The agent operates in secure, GitHub-integrated sandboxes, automating tasks like writing, debugging, testing, and generating pull requests.
• Powered by the codex-1 model, it iteratively tests its outputs for reliability and provides detailed logs and citations for transparency.
• OpenAI plans to expand access to ChatGPT Plus and educational users, with future rate limits and a credit-based pricing model.
• Human oversight remains mandatory, and Codex incorporates safety measures such as air-gapped execution and real-time monitoring to prevent misuse.