OpenAI supercharges Codex with desktop control as it partners with Infosys and consulting giants
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OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses | TechCrunch
OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to integrate its artificial intelligence tools, including coding assistant Codex, into the Indian IT giant's Topaz AI platform. Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows and deploy AI systems
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OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop | TechCrunch
There is currently a low-grade war between OpenAI and Anthropic over who can release the most convenient and powerful AI-coding tools and, so far, Anthropic seems to be winning. Claude Code has been dubbed the tool of choice for many businesses, as TechCrunch reported last week, but OpenAI isn't
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These New Codex Updates Are the 'First Phase' of OpenAI's Dream Super App
Codex is less than a year old, but the AI coding platform may be the key to OpenAI's dream of a superapp -- a theoretical one-stop shop for ChatGPT, its Atlas browser and Codex. OpenAI said that Codex, not ChatGPT, will be the foundation for this app. "We're actually doing the sneaky thing where
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OpenAI's Codex Desktop can run your computer now - and has its own browser
While the capabilities are undoubtedly powerful, the messaging is a little murky. In a briefing yesterday, OpenAI recognized that Codex Desktop is still targeted at programmers but includes additional productivity tools that go beyond code generation. Also: 7 AI coding techniques I use to ship
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OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies
April 21 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Tuesday it is expanding partnerships with major global consulting firms to speed up enterprise adoption of its Codex artificial intelligence tools, as competition in the rapidly evolving AI market intensifies. It is also launching Codex Labs, which will place
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OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app
Last month, following reporting from The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI confirmed it was working on a desktop super app that would combine ChatGPT, its Codex coding agent and Atlas web browser into one cohesive experience. OpenAI is not releasing that application today. Instead, it's pushing out a
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OpenAI takes Codex into enterprise software shops worldwide
OpenAI is building a systems integrator channel for Codex, enlisting large consulting firms to carry the coding agent into organisations it cannot reach through direct sales. Cognizant and CGI are the first named SI partners in the programme, announced on the same day. Codex has grown 6x among
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OpenAI's Codex Mac app adds three key features that go beyond agentic coding - 9to5Mac
OpenAI is releasing a new version of its Codex desktop app today. The latest Codex update adds three key features that expand its use beyond agentic coding. Today's release signals the start of a shift for Codex. The app is going from strictly developer-focused to having more general utility as an
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OpenAI Codex Update Adds Computer Use, Image Generation, and Memory on Mac
OpenAI is making several updates to its Codex AI coding agent. Codex is now able to operate desktop Mac apps with its own cursor, seeing what's on the screen, clicking, and typing to complete tasks. Codex can run multiple agents on the Mac in parallel, without interfering with the user's own work.
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OpenAI drastically updates Codex desktop app to use all other apps on your computer, generate images, preview webpages
Confirming it has reached 3 million weekly developers, OpenAI is massively updating its Codex developer environment via its Mac and Windows desktop apps today to bring it closer to the "Super App" the company has confirmed it is pursuing. Before today, Codex was primarily an environment for using
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OpenAI partners with consultancies to expand AI coding tool
A new wave of consulting alliances is central to OpenAI's push to get its Codex AI coding tool into large businesses, with Accenture $ACN, Capgemini, CGI, Cognizant, Infosys, PwC, and Tata Consultancy Services all signed on to guide enterprise clients through identifying opportunities for and
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OpenAI Super App Takes Shape: Codex Gets Computer Use, Browser, and Image Gen - Decrypt
New features position Codex against Claude Code and OpenClaw. OpenAI announced today it has updated its Codex desktop app with computer use, an in-app browser, image generation, and over 90 new plugins. Almost one year after initially launching Codex, the company now says more than 3 million
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OpenAI ratchets up Codex's agentic capabilities to rival Claude Code - SiliconANGLE
OpenAI ratchets up Codex's agentic capabilities to rival Claude Code OpenAI Group PBC today announced a major revamp of its artificial intelligence coding tool Codex, giving it a number of new "agentic" capabilities that enable more complex task automation. The ChatGPT maker is engaged in a
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OpenAI's Codex Can Now Access Apps on Your PC and Generate Images
* Codex is now capable of natively accessing the web * The coding app can now schedule future work for itself * EU and UK users will soon get these capabilities OpenAI, on Thursday, released a major update to Codex, its coding-focused platform for desktop. The new update brings computer use,
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Cognizant joins OpenAI partner group to scale Codex for enterprise clients
Cognizant is now a global partner of OpenAI. The company will use OpenAI's Codex technology to build software for its clients. This integration will speed up development and improve code quality. Cognizant engineers are already using Codex in client projects. The partnership aims to bring advanced
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OpenAI Consults With Accenture, PwC, Capgemini To Sell Codex To Businesses
OpenAI has brought on consulting firms in an effort to scale its artificial intelligence coding model, Codex. As a result, OpenAI is launching Codex Labs, combining its experts with organizations to help businesses apply the model to real-world situations. OpenAI will provide workshops and working
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OpenAI Taps Consultants to Help Land Enterprise AI Clients | PYMNTS.com
According to a Tuesday (April 21) Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, this effort is part of the artificial intelligence (AI) startup's effort to shift away from "side projects" and focus on coding and enterprise customers. Codex now has more than 4 million weekly active users, OpenAI has said,
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OpenAI Updates its Agents SDK and Upgrades Codex; Takes on the Claude Hegemony
The move is in line with OpenAI's efforts to make a dent in the enterprise AI ecosystem, given the strong growth that arch rival Anthropic has achieved in this space OpenAI has introduced several new features to its agents software development toolkit (SDK) that will assist enterprises to build
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OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies
April 21 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Tuesday it is expanding partnerships with major global consulting firms to speed up enterprise adoption of its Codex artificial intelligence tools, as competition in the rapidly evolving AI market intensifies. It is also launching Codex Labs, which will place
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OpenAI upgrades Codex with computer control, image generation to rival Claude Code
OpenAI has announced a major update for its AI coding assistant, Codex. The company says more than three million developers use Codex every week, and this update is designed to turn it into a more 'powerful partner' rather than just a code generator. The update also comes at a time when competition
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OpenAI is transforming Codex from an AI coding tool into a productivity powerhouse that can control your desktop. The company partnered with Infosys, Accenture, PwC, and other global consulting firms to accelerate enterprise adoption, while adding background automation, 100+ plugins, and memory features. With over 4 million weekly users and competition heating up against Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI is positioning Codex as the foundation for a future super app.
OpenAI Expands Codex Beyond Coding with Desktop Automation
OpenAI has unveiled a major overhaul of Codex, its AI coding tool, introducing capabilities that extend far beyond software development into broader productivity and automation. The most striking addition allows Codex to operate in the background on your computer, opening any app on your desktop and carrying out operations with a cursor that clicks and types
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. This means Codex can deploy multiple AI agents that work on a user's Mac in parallel, without interfering with other tasks, functioning as a coding buddy that handles auxiliary work while you focus on primary projects2
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The update represents a strategic shift for OpenAI as it positions Codex Desktop as the foundation for what it envisions as a super app. Thibault Sottiaux, engineering lead for Codex, revealed that the company is "building the super app in the open and evolving it out of the Codex app"
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. This ambitious vision comes as Codex reaches more than 4 million weekly active users, up from around 3 million earlier this month1
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. Notably, nearly half of Codex use is for non-coding tasks, underscoring its evolution into a broader productivity tool3
.Strategic Partnerships Drive Enterprise Adoption
OpenAI is leveraging global consulting firms to accelerate enterprise adoption of its AI tools through an extensive partnership network. The company announced collaborations with Accenture, Capgemini, CGI, Cognizant, Infosys, PwC, and Tata Consultancy Services to help large companies identify and deploy Codex across their software development operations
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. This strategy provides OpenAI with crucial distribution channels into large enterprises through these firms' global client bases and delivery capabilities across more than 60 countries1
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The partnership with Infosys stands out as particularly significant. The Indian IT giant is integrating OpenAI's AI tools, including Codex, into its Topaz AI platform to help clients modernize software development, automate workflows, and deploy AI systems at scale
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. The integration will initially focus on software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps1
. For Infosys, which generated ₹25 billion (about $267 million) in AI-related services revenue in the December quarter—roughly 5.5% of its total revenue—this partnership reinforces its commitment to expanding its AI business amid mounting pressure from slowing client spending and concerns that AI tools could automate traditional outsourcing work1
.OpenAI also launched Codex Labs, an initiative that places OpenAI specialists directly inside customer organizations to help integrate the technology into existing systems and corporate workflows
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. This hands-on approach signals OpenAI's determination to move enterprises from experimentation to large-scale deployment1
.New Features Transform Codex Into Comprehensive Productivity Platform
The latest Codex update introduces several features that blur the line between AI coding tool and general productivity assistant. An in-app browser allows users to issue commands to the agentic tool, which then carries out tasks on specific web applications, particularly useful for frontend and game development
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. Users can click on elements in the browser and have the AI understand where they're clicking, eliminating the need to describe locations verbally4
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A new memory feature allows Codex to recall previous work sessions and generate important context about how a particular user works, remembering personal preferences, corrections, and information that took time to gather
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. The agent has also gained image generation capabilities through GPT Image 1.5, enabling creation of product concepts, slide visuals, mockups, and placeholder images2
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.OpenAI announced 111 plugin integrations from apps like CodeRabbit, GitLab Issues, Atlassian Rovo, CircleCI, Microsoft Suite, and Neon by Databricks
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. These plugins enable Codex to access Slack, Notion, and Google apps, allowing it to scan messages, check calendars, and generate daily to-do lists2
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. The new Automations tool lets users set reminders for Codex to run repetitive tasks called "heartbeats," constantly monitoring what needs attention3
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Intensifying Competition in the AI Market
These updates come as OpenAI faces mounting competitive pressure, particularly from Anthropic, whose Claude Code has been dubbed the tool of choice for many businesses
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. Some of the powers OpenAI is adding to Codex resemble capabilities Anthropic previously released for Claude Code, including the ability to remotely control your Mac and desktop while you're away from your keyboard2
. Larger technology firms including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are also investing heavily to differentiate their AI offerings for businesses5
.As part of a broader strategic shift, OpenAI has scaled back or shut down some smaller experimental initiatives, including projects such as Sora 2, concentrating resources on core products like Codex and ChatGPT
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. The company also introduced a new pay-as-you-go Codex pricing option for ChatGPT enterprise and business customers, alongside a $100 per month plan with higher Codex usage limits—half the price of the usual ChatGPT Pro plan2
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.The new Codex Desktop is available for Mac and Windows, though the Computer Use feature is currently only available on MacOS and not yet in the EU
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. With 80% of OpenAI's staff reportedly using Codex, the company is demonstrating how non-programmers can leverage the platform4
. As enterprises watch this space closely, the question remains whether OpenAI can successfully transition Codex from a specialized coding assistant into the comprehensive super app it envisions, while maintaining its competitive edge in an increasingly crowded AI market.References
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