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OpenAI Codex gets persistent cloud environments and security tools
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Why it matters
- →Persistent cloud environments reduce setup friction and enable consistent team workflows.
- →Integrated security scanning automates vulnerability detection without leaving the coding context.
- →Cross-device access transforms Codex from a laptop-bound tool into a continuous remote agent.
OpenAI announced updates to its software engineering agent Codex at DevDay, introducing persistent cloud development environments accessible from any device. The platform now supports reusable workspaces with shared settings, alongside a refreshed CLI featuring voice control and a new /agents view for task delegation. Security enhancements include Codex Security Cloud for automated repository scanning and integration with Daybreak Blue models. Additionally, the update brings code review capabilities to the ChatGPT desktop app and expands the Agents API to support computer use and AWS Bedrock Managed Agents.
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