OpenAI just dropped a major Codex update, one hour after Anthropic's Opus 4.7. Whats new: background computer use on macOS (Codex clicks and types on your Mac while you keep working), in-app browser, image generation via gpt-image-1.5, persistent memory, long-running
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Codex AI Agent Transforms Computer Workflow and Productivity
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Codex has completely changed how I work. There’s almost no task I start without it now. What started as a coding agent is becoming a teammate for almost everything you do on a computer. Read more on our blog:
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Runway Characters Now Scriptable for AI-Generated Video
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You can now bring your Runway Characters to life with a script. Here's how:
— Runway (@runwayml) 16 avril 2026
1. Choose or create a Character
2. Type in your script
3. Click "Generate"
Try it today at the link below. pic.twitter.com/7RhV7Jy11xYou can now bring your Runway Characters to life with a script. Here's how: 1. Choose or create a Character
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Runway ML launches AI character video generation tool
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Try now: https://
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Codex Expands with Computer Use and Plugin Integration
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Big day for Codex!
— Romain Huet (@romainhuet) 16 avril 2026
Codex can now work across more of your computer and more of your tools.
Features many of you have been asking for are here: computer use, in-app browser, 90+ plugins, image generation, memory, thread automations, and more.
Can’t wait to see what you build! pic.twitter.com/TD2plrlHpMBig day for Codex! Codex can now work across more of your computer and more of your tools. Features many of you have been asking for are here: computer use, in-app browser, 90+ plugins, image generation, memory, thread automations, and more. Can’t wait to see what you build!
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Subscriber Token Limits Increased
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We've increased limits for all subscribers to make up for the increased token use. Enjoy!
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Codex Desktop App Updates Rolling Out Today
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These updates are rolling out on the Codex desktop app starting today.
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Claude Opus 4.7 Now Powers Computer Orchestration Platform
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Claude Opus 4.7 is now the default orchestration model powering Computer. It's also available for Max subscribers on Perplexity web, iOS, and Android.
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GPT-Image-1.5 Image Generation Now Available in Codex
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You can now generate and iterate on images with gpt-image-1.5 in Codex to create frontend designs, mockups, game assets, and more without leaving your workflow.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) 16 avril 2026
Usage is included with your ChatGPT account, no API key needed. pic.twitter.com/ay17I3NxoaYou can now generate and iterate on images with gpt-image-1.5 in Codex to create frontend designs, mockups, game assets, and more without leaving your workflow. Usage is included with your ChatGPT account, no API key needed.
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AI Agent with Mac App Integration and Task Automation
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Codex for (almost) everything.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) 16 avril 2026
It can now use apps on your Mac, connect to more of your tools, create images, learn from previous actions, remember how you like to work, and take on ongoing and repeatable tasks. pic.twitter.com/UEEsYBDYfoCodex for (almost) everything. It can now use apps on your Mac, connect to more of your tools, create images, learn from previous actions, remember how you like to work, and take on ongoing and repeatable tasks.