May 16, 2025:
OpenAI Debuts Codex AI for Coding Tasks - OpenAI introduces Codex, an advanced AI coding agent within ChatGPT, powered by the codex-1 model. Codex generates cleaner code and manages multiple tasks at once, boosting software engineers' productivity. Initially, it is available to ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team subscribers, with plans to expand to Plus and Edu users.
Codex operates in a secure cloud and connects to GitHub, enabling users to perform tasks from bug fixes to feature development. OpenAI aims to monetize Codex by setting rate limits and selling additional credits.