Microsoft Codex expands to computer use and image generation
AI Impact Summary
Microsoft is significantly expanding the capabilities of Codex with features like computer use, in-app browsing, and image generation, targeting developer workflows. This represents a major shift in Codex's functionality, moving beyond simple code generation to a more versatile AI assistant. Developers should evaluate how these new features can integrate into their existing workflows and experiment with the plugin ecosystem.
Affected Systems
- Date
- 16 Apr 2026
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- high