OpenAI Codex Creates Its Own Scheduled Tasks

Users report that OpenAI Codex autonomously creates recurring scheduled tasks — such as 5-minute timers with checkpoint and regression-test prompts, or periodically checking an email inbox — showcasing a surprising level of self-directed behavior.

2026-08-29 ~ 2026-08-31 · 2 related posts

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