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Every AIbrief event involving Codex, in order.

1. August 17, 2026 · Products · 2 sources

   OpenAI adds Computer History to the ChatGPT macOS app

   OpenAI has added a new Computer History feature to the ChatGPT desktop app for macOS, according to The Verge. The feature records user activity such as clicks and keystrokes to build a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can reference for assistance, automation suggestions, and resuming unfinished tasks.

2. August 16, 2026 · Models · Developing over 4 days · 3 sources

   DeepSeek raises prices for V4 Flash and Pro as third-party tests show weaker real-world agent reliability

   DeepSeek has raised prices for its V4 Flash and V4 Pro models, extending a recent shift away from the ultra-low pricing that helped drive developer adoption. VentureBeat also cites Composio testing in which V4 Flash completed 129 of 240 difficult agent-task runs across eight harnesses, suggesting leaderboard strength did not fully translate into consistent real-world automation performance.

3. June 2, 2026 · Products · 1 source

   OpenAI launches six job-specific Codex tools for white-collar work

   OpenAI has launched six new tools inside its Codex app aimed at specific white-collar roles, including data analytics, creative production, sales, product design, equity investing, and investment banking. According to TechCrunch, each tool bundles integrations, instructions, and context so Codex can better support workflows associated with a particular job.