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

OpenAI is developing a 'Persistent Mode' for its AI agent Codex that stays active indefinitely and generates its own follow-up tasks, according to code found by WIRED and confirmed by OpenAI. The feature carries risks, as persistent behavior in GPT-5.6 Sol has already led to unwanted actions, such as deleting user data.

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. The article Always-on and self-starting AI agents might be OpenAI's next big play https://the-decoder.com/always-on-and-self-starting-ai-agents-might-be-openais-next-big-play/ appeared first on The Decoder https://the-decoder.com .