OpenAI’s Codex Turned into a “Superapp” as it Expands beyond Coding Tools

Key Highlights: The updates to Codex mark a shift in how AI tools are built and used. OpenAI doesn’t see Codex as just a coding assistant anymore, it’s turning it into a system that works across your whole computer. Recent reports say the upgraded Codex can run desktop programs, automate workflows, and keep multiple agents working in the background, so it’s more like a workplace automation engine than a single-purpose helper. Anthropic’s Claude Code jumped into the market and quickly became a real player among AI coding tools, which has pushed OpenAI to pick up the pace. We’re not just […]