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OpenAI Enhances Codex with Agentic Capabilities and New Superapp Vision

OpenAI has significantly upgraded Codex, introducing capabilities for autonomous app control, image generation, and increased task automation. The recent update positions Codex to rival competitors like Anthropic's Claude Code, while GPT-Rosalind marks a foray into life sciences, promising faster research pathways. These developments signal OpenAI's ambition to roll out a comprehensive superapp by integrating diverse functionalities into its existing platforms.

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OpenAI ratchets up Codex's agentic capabilities to rival Claude Code

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OpenAI ratchets up Codex's agentic capabilities to rival Claude Code

OpenAI Group PBC today announced a major revamp of its artificial intelligence coding tool Codex, giving it a number of new "agentic" capabilities that enable more complex task automation. The ChatGPT maker is engaged in a fierce battle for AI coding supremacy with its rival Anthropic PBC, and is widely perceived to be in danger [...] The post OpenAI ratchets up Codex's agentic capabilities to rival Claude Code appeared first on SiliconANGLE .

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OpenAI Enhances Codex with Agentic Capabilities and New Superapp Vision

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The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's new model Mythos

Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the National Security Agency is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview, according to Axios , which spoke to two sources with knowledge of the matter. Anthropic announced Mythos Preview at the beginning of April, describing it as a general-purpose language model that is "strikingly capable at computer security tasks." But back in February, Trump ordered all government agencies to stop using Anthropic's services after the company refused to budge on certain safeguards for military uses during contract talks. The news comes days after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and other officials, reportedly to discuss Mythos. The White House later said the meeting on Friday was "productive and constructive," though President Trump said he had "no idea" about it when asked by reporters, Reuters reports. According to Axios' sources, the NSA is one of the roughly 40 organizations Anthropic gave access to Mythos Preview, and one said it's "being used more widely within the department" too. The company is still embroiled in a legal battle with the US government. Anthropic filed lawsuits against the Department of Defense in two courts in March after the Trump administration labeled it a "supply chain risk," and the Pentagon filed a response shortly after. While Anthropic was granted a preliminary injunction by one court to temporarily block this designation, federal judges in the other denied its motion to lift the label. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-nsa-is-reportedly-using-anthropics-new-model-mythos-211502787.html?src=rss

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OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber Focuses on Cybersecurity with Limited Access

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, an AI model tailored for cybersecurity applications. This release adopts a cautious stance, mirroring the limited access strategy previously employed by Anthropics to minimize potential misuse. Additionally, integration with Gemini for Chrome browser automation presents new capabilities for developers and users.

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OpenAI Enhances Codex with Agentic Capabilities and New Superapp Vision

OpenAI's upgrades to Codex reflect a strategic move to dominate the AI coding space and to establish a comprehensive toolset that meets the complex needs of sectors such as life sciences.

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As OpenAI integrates Codex with broader functionalities, it will redefine work processes in coding and life sciences, attracting considerable enterprise engagement.

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Anthropic's Claude Expands Capabilities

The evolution of Claude emphasizes Anthropic's commitment to making AI tools more accessible and efficient, potentially setting new standards in the AI landscape.

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Anthropic will likely continue enhancing Claude's capabilities, establishing competitive advantages over other AI models.

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OpenAI Advances Codex Towards a Multi-Purpose Super App

The enhancements to Codex not only broaden its utility as a coding assistant but also lay the groundwork for a comprehensive AI system that integrates multiple functionalities expected from a super app, directly competing with existing platforms in productivity and task automation.

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Codex may emerge as the AI coding leader, driving increased developer adoption and transforming how tasks are automated across desktop environments.

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OpenAI Enhances Codex: A Strategic Move Against Anthropic's Claude Code

The enhancements to Codex transform it into an agentic work tool capable of executing complex tasks, broadening its appeal beyond developers to a wider user base.

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These developments will likely accelerate adoption among developers and casual users, impacting the competitive landscape in the AI coding space.

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Source support 96% and momentum 96%.

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