June 4 News.OpenAI today (June 4) announced an upgrade to itsProgramming Tools CodexIn addition to being available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.A new networking capability has also been added, allowing Codex to access the Internet while performing tasks (with security restrictions).
Note: Codex, the OpenAI programming tool, has received a comprehensive update, and the most notable improvement in this update is the support for networking while executing tasks. users at the Plus, Pro, and Team levels can choose to have Codex connect to the network while writing code.
This means that there is no need for developers to manually configure the tool to automatically install base dependencies, run code inspections (Linting) and tests, and even execute scripts that require access to the test server.
OpenAI is cautiously implementing this feature, however, with networking turned off by default and fine-grained controls that allow users to restrict the domains and HTTP methods Codex accesses, while the company is also monitoring for potential Prompt Injection Attacks to prevent malicious actors from hijacking network requests.
OpenAI has also lowered the barriers to using its programming tool, Codex. Previously limited to Enterprise, Team, and Pro subscribers, the tool is now available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers who pay $20 per month to create programming environments and delegate tasks to the AI.
In addition, OpenAI has introduced voice input, which allows users to dictate tasks without manual input, allowing the tool to receive commands more naturally, especially for developers who like to verbalize their thoughts. Meanwhile, Codex now supports updating existing pull requests instead of creating a new one for each iteration, reducing code base confusion and improving the efficiency of the code review process.
In addition to these features, OpenAI has made a number of under-the-hood improvements to Codex, including expanding Diff Limits, speeding up setup scripts, optimizing iOS platform performance, and improving the connection process with GitHub. Two-Factor Authentication is no longer mandatory for teams using SSO or social login.