Ep 56: OpenAI just gave Codex the ability to control locked Macs and run multi-day goals, turning it into a true background agent you can launch from your phone.

Models & Agents OpenAI just gave Codex the ability to control locked Macs and run multi-day goals, turning it into a true background agent you can launch from your phone. What You Need to Know: OpenAI shipped several Codex updates today including secure computer use on locked Macs, Goal mode for hours-long autonomous work, and advanced annotation tools. Microsoft released Fara1.5, a family of browser agents that beat OpenAI Operator and Gemini 2.5 on web tasks. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.