OpenAI's Codex to Get Persistent Agent Mode, Works Until 'Put to Sleep'
OpenAI is developing a persistent AI agent feature for Codex, its coding assistant, according to code reviewed by WIRED. The feature enables Codex to continue working proactively on tasks until explicitly 'put to sleep,' rather than stopping after each response. This marks a shift from reactive to proactive AI, allowing Codex to handle multi-step workflows autonomously. The development signals OpenAI's push toward more autonomous agents that can operate over extended periods without human intervention.
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