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ChatGPT Codex Is Now a Full AI Agent (20% Faster): Email, Browser, Apps, Automations & WebsitesThe script showcases a major ChatGPT/OpenAI Codex update that turns Codex from a coding tool into a full AI agent for everyday work, including controlling the computer and browser, opening apps, managing Gmail, connecting calendar/files, and running scheduled daily automations. The presenter demonstrates installing a Gmail plugin, summarizing inbox requests, drafting/sending an automated daily email update with approval controls (auto-review/full access), and running tasks in parallel while Codex builds a website and navigates it autonomously. They highlight a cleaner design, role-based onboarding, automation templates, and improved computer/browser performance that’s 20% faster. Additional examples include creating slides and spreadsheets, using local apps like Calculator, building games, and having Codex set up other AI tools for non-technical users. The video ends by promoting a paid community and training with tutorials, coaching calls, and support.00:00 Codex Agent Reveal00:50 What’s New in Codex01:45 Connecting Gmail and Permissions02:41 Inbox Summaries and Scheduled Emails04:12 Parallel Agents and Website Build05:50 Browser Control Demo06:43 Slides Spreadsheets and Projects07:59 Local App Control and Reliability09:05 Automation Templates and Why It Matters10:18 Real World Use Cases11:23 Roadmap and Community Offer12:18 Final Thanks

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ChatGPT Codex Is Now a Full AI Agent (20% Faster): Email, Browser, Apps, Automations & WebsitesThe script showcases a major ChatGPT/OpenAI Codex update that turns Codex from a coding tool into a full AI agent for everyday work, including controlling the computer and browser, opening apps, managing Gmail, connecting calendar/files, and running scheduled daily automations. The presenter demonstrates installing a Gmail plugin, summarizing inbox requests, drafting/sending an automated daily email update with approval controls (auto-review/full access), and running tasks in parallel while Codex builds a website and navigates it autonomously. They highlight a cleaner design, role-based onboarding, automation templates, and improved computer/browser performance that’s 20% faster. Additional examples include creating slides and spreadsheets, using local apps like Calculator, building games, and having Codex set up other AI tools for non-technical users. The video ends by promoting a paid community and training with tutorials, coaching calls, and support.00:00 Codex Agent Reveal00:50 What’s New in Codex01:45 Connecting Gmail and Permissions02:41 Inbox Summaries and Scheduled Emails04:12 Parallel Agents and Website Build05:50 Browser Control Demo06:43 Slides Spreadsheets and Projects07:59 Local App Control and Reliability09:05 Automation Templates and Why It Matters10:18 Real World Use Cases11:23 Roadmap and Community Offer12:18 Final Thanks

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