Overview

• Codex, powered by the codex-1 model, is optimized for software engineering tasks, achieving 75% accuracy on internal benchmarks.
• The tool operates in secure, sandboxed environments preloaded with user codebases, enabling it to write features, fix bugs, run tests, and answer technical questions.
• Currently available to ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team subscribers, Codex offers generous free usage before transitioning to rate limits and paid credits in the coming weeks.
• OpenAI envisions Codex as a 'virtual teammate' for developers, automating repetitive tasks and enhancing productivity through asynchronous collaboration.
• The company is reportedly in talks to acquire AI coding tool developer Windsurf for $3 billion, signaling a push to consolidate its position in the competitive AI coding market.