Wired
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent
Thursday, August 27, 2026
OpenAI is developing a feature for its Codex system that allows it to continue operating autonomously until stopped, according to code reviewed by WIRED. The feature, referred to as "persistent" in the development materials, would enable the AI to work proactively on assigned tasks without requiring manual intervention between each step. The specific timeline for release or deployment has not been announced.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-is-developing-a-persistent-ai-agent/
