OpenAI quietly nerfs Codex and Computer Use tool capabilities
GabGarrett · x · 2026-08-17
User reports indicate that OpenAI has started restricting capabilities for Codex and the Computer Use tool, specifically refusing to create or enter new credentials for account registration. The author expresses concern that these restrictions could spread to other tools if not addressed.
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