OpenAI Codex now available in ChatGPT Plus for $20 monthly
OpenAI has integrated its powerful AI coding agent Codex into ChatGPT Plus, offering developers advanced coding tools for $20 a month, but raises questions about codebase security and internet access.
OpenAI has made a significant move by integrating its AI coding agent, Codex, into the ChatGPT Plus subscription, now available for $20 per month. This marks a substantial reduction from the previous $200/month standalone cost, making advanced coding tools more accessible to developers.
Key Features of Codex in ChatGPT Plus
- Parallel PR Drafting: Codex can draft multiple Push Requests (PRs) simultaneously, allowing developers to review changes before integration into the main codebase.
- Code Validation: The tool can run Lint and other tests to detect errors and ensure code quality.
- Internet Access: Codex can now access the internet to install dependencies, upgrade packages, and run tests requiring external resources.
Concerns and Considerations
The integration raises security and trust questions, particularly around granting Codex access to codebases and the internet. OpenAI has noted that Codex is stateless, meaning it doesn’t retain information between sessions, requiring clear and repeated prompts for consistent performance.
Early Impressions and Limitations
- Mac App Limitations: The ChatGPT Mac app lacks Codex and other features like Search Chats, Library, and Sora, despite a recent update.
- Rate Limits: OpenAI may impose rate limits during high demand to ensure widespread availability.
Upcoming Hands-On Testing
The author plans to conduct hands-on tests to evaluate Codex’s capabilities and implications further. Developers are encouraged to share their experiences and concerns in the comments.
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Senior analyst focusing on AI startup ecosystem with 11 years of venture capital and startup analysis experience. Former member of Sequoia Capital AI investment team, now independent analyst writing AI startup and investment analysis articles for Forbes, Harvard Business Review and other publications.