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OpenAI launched Codex on May 16, 2025, as an advanced AI software engineering assistant designed to handle multiple programming tasks autonomously. Codex operates within a secure cloud sandbox environment connected to a user’s codebase, enabling it to write features, debug, run tests, and draft pull requests, thereby enhancing developer productivity. Available initially to ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team users, Codex leverages the codex-1 model optimized for real-world coding. This innovation marks a significant advancement in AI-driven software development, aiming to transform traditional programming workflows and support developers globally.