OpenAI's standalone Codex application for coding reached over 1 million downloads in its first week, mirroring the rapid adoption of ChatGPT, according to multiple reports. This swift uptake, fueled by the release of the GPT-5.3-Codex model, is prompting OpenAI to transition from unlimited free access to a more restricted model, particularly for low-cost and free users, as the app leverages AI to orchestrate multiple agents simultaneously.
The Codex application, designed as an agentic coding command center, allows users to leverage AI for coding tasks. This rapid growth mirrors the success of ChatGPT, indicating a strong demand for AI-powered tools in the tech sector. However, this success is also leading to adjustments in access, as OpenAI seeks to manage the resources required to support the application.
Meanwhile, the European Union is taking action against Meta, accusing the company of violating competition rules by blocking rival AI chatbots from accessing WhatsApp. According to BBC Technology, the EU argues this gives Meta's own AI an unfair advantage. The EU is demanding urgent changes and could impose interim measures if Meta doesn't comply, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny of big tech firms under the EU's digital laws.
In other AI-related developments, a multi-agent coordination system called Clawe, powered by OpenClaw, was introduced. According to Hacker News, Clawe is designed to automate workflows for agencies, including tasks such as weekly SEO reviews, editing, and publishing. The system allows users to deploy a team of AI agents that work together, each with its own identity, workspace, and scheduled heartbeats. Features include Kanban-style task management, instant delivery of mentions and task updates, and collaboration through shared files.
The news landscape also includes a diverse range of other developments. As reported by Nature News, these include the upcoming presentation of "In a Violent Nature 2" at the European Film Market, the reconstruction of a suspected 16th-century "vampire," and warnings about the risks of AI chatbots providing medical advice. The report also highlights severe flooding in the UK, political tensions surrounding DHS funding, and the critical issue of inadequate weather warnings in impoverished nations, using the recent Cambodian floods as a case study.
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