OpenAI's weekly Codex Thursday dropped a feature nobody saw coming: Codex can now operate Mac apps remotely, even when your screen is locked.
What Was Announced
The update introduces computer-use for locked Macs, letting developers build agents that control native macOS applications without a live session. This pairs with new APIs that allow persistent Codex agents — ones that remember state between runs.
Why It Matters
Until now, AI automation required an unlocked, active screen. This change means unattended background tasks — overnight data processing, automated form-filling, scheduled app control — are now possible at the OS level. Enterprises building internal tools just got a significant new capability.
The Bigger Picture
This is part of OpenAI's push to make Codex a full agentic platform. Each Codex Thursday release edges it closer to an always-on digital worker. With 657K views and 3,300+ likes within 24 hours, the developer community is paying close attention.
Source: OpenAI on X