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title: "OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent"
date: 2026-08-27
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description: "Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.” ..."
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# OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent

Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.” ...

*Published: 2026-08-27*