OpenAI hackathon project stalls as Codex struggles on voice, while Claude spots the issue
ColleenMBrady · x · 2026-07-21
- The author says they gave up on an OpenAI hackathon project after Codex struggled more than expected with OpenAI’s own models, especially voice.
- Claude was able to diagnose the “fast issue,” but only after seeing what Codex had already tried.
- The post also notes a small positive outcome for OpenAI: the author upgraded their subscription despite the frustration.
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