OpenAI Makes Codex AI Agent Available to ChatGPT Plus Users with Internet Capabilities

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June 3, 2025

Details

  • Codex, OpenAI's AI coding agent, is now accessible to ChatGPT Plus users starting June 3, 2025, after previously being exclusive to Pro and Enterprise subscribers.
  • Offers opt-in internet access during task execution, allowing for package installations and access to live data.
  • Runs within cloud sandboxes preloaded with GitHub repositories, providing context-aware coding support.
  • Supports multitasking for feature development, bug fixes, and automated pull request generation.
  • Utilizes the codex-1 model, which is fine-tuned for software engineering using reinforcement learning based on code iteration.

Impact

The wider rollout of Codex to Plus users enhances accessibility to advanced AI development tools, accelerating software workflows for more users. By bringing internet-enabled coding and automation to a broader audience, OpenAI is setting new standards for AI coding agents, potentially prompting rivals to boost their offerings in the developer AI space.

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