OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent powered by GPT-5.6 and Codex
July 9, 2026
ChatGPT Work functions as an autonomous agent capable of executing tasks across external applications and files. The system uses GPT-5.6 and Codex to manage long-running projects and convert high-level goals into completed workflows.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can integrate this agentic capability into existing workflows via its ability to act across third-party apps.
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founderThis shifts the competitive landscape for task-oriented SaaS by moving from tools to autonomous agents.