# Always-on and self-starting AI agents might be OpenAI's next big play

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/always-on-and-self-starting-ai-agents-might-be-openais-next-big-play/>
> Published: 2026-08-28 08:03:22+00:00

OpenAI is building a "Persistent Mode" for its AI agent Codex that stays active indefinitely and generates its own follow-up tasks. WIRED found the relevant code, and OpenAI confirmed the tests. The feature comes with risks, though. With GPT-5.6 Sol, persistent behavior already led to unwanted actions, like deleting user data.

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