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Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies
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This "Everyday AI" podcast episode, "Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2," features host Jordan Wilson. It dives into advanced agentic strategies for OpenAI's Codex, explaining how users familiar with ChatGPT can leverage its capabilities. The discussion covers Skills, Plugins, Computer Use, and Remote Control, aiming to show how Codex can automate many computer-based tasks.
Imagine a smart assistant that can do many of your computer jobs for you. This episode explains how OpenAI's Codex, which works like ChatGPT, can handle tasks like using apps or controlling your computer, making your work easier.
This episode targets users who might be intimidated by the "code" in Codex, showing its accessibility for everyday tasks. It highlights how OpenAI's tools are moving beyond simple chatbots to become powerful agents capable of complex computer interactions. This aligns with the broader trend of frontier labs developing more autonomous AI systems that integrate deeply into user workflows, potentially impacting productivity across various roles.
- HostJordan Wilson
- Episode Title: Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies
- Show: Everyday AI
- Host: Jordan Wilson
- Length: 54 minutes
- Key Takeaway: Codex can probably already do most of the work you do in front of a computer.
Every wish on your AI wish list? 🧞♂️
It's already here in OpenAI's Codex.
While the masses are months behind just now discovering Claude Cowork, there's a new wave taking over in Codex.
Bad part? It has the word 'code' in the name, so most people assume they're not technical enough.
Good news? If you can use ChatGPT, you can use Codex. (It's pretty much the same thing.)
We already broke down the Codex basics in Part 1 of our AI at Work on Wednesday series, so we're doubling down on the Codex classroom in part 2.
We'll tackle Skills, Plugins, Computer Use, Remote Control and more.
But the big takeaway? Codex can probably already do most of the work you do in front of a computer. We'll show you how.
OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies -- An Everyday AI Chat wit Jordan Wilson
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Topics Covered in This Episode:
- OpenAI Codex Desktop Overview & Benefits
- Advanced Codex Agentic Strategies Explained
- Codex vs Claude vs Gemini: Feature Breakdown
- Unified Memory & Project Management in Codex
- Codex Plugins, Skills, and App Integrations
- Scheduled Automation in OpenAI Codex
- Computer Use and Remote Desktop Control
- ChatGPT Mobile App as Codex Controller
- Automated Podcast Guest Research Workflow
- Real-Time Chain-of-Thought & Task Management
Timestamps:
00:00 The holy grail of AI
04:15 Introducing everyday AI host Jordan Wilson
08:37 Automating tedious tasks with codex
11:46 Managing guest information tools
13:35 Setting up guest interviews
17:21 Monitoring AI with Codex
21:17 Demo of software's memory limitations
22:23 Why I use ChatGPT online
28:16 Explaining Gmail permissions
28:45 Understanding Gmail app permissions
33:55 Comparing Claude and Codex AI
35:45 Using computer use software issues
40:03 Using Chat GPT as a remote control
43:55 Organizing digital files and projects
47:51 Testing web browsing features
48:51 Balancing focus with busy schedule
51:55 Sharing experience with codecs app
Keywords:
OpenAI Codex, Codex for beginners, AI agentic strategies, Codex desktop app, Advanced Codex features, Codex automations, Skills in Codex, Plugins in Codex, Computer use with Codex, Remote control AI, Scheduled automation, Plugin integration, Google C
- Agentic Strategies
- Jordan Wilson
- Ways an AI can act independently to achieve goals.
- Plugins
- OpenAI
- Add-ons that give AI tools new abilities, like connecting to other software.
- Skills
- OpenAI
- Specific abilities or functions that an AI can perform.
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Questions people ask
- What is OpenAI Codex and who can use it?
- OpenAI Codex is a tool that can automate computer tasks. If you can use ChatGPT, you can use Codex, as it is similar.
- What advanced features does Codex offer?
- The episode covers Codex's Skills, Plugins, Computer Use, and Remote Control capabilities, focusing on agentic strategies for automation.
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