Codex Designs Its Own CPU and Runs Doom
Angaisb_ · x · 2026-08-23
A user shared a fascinating experiment where Codex was asked to design its own CPU and write a Space Invaders-style game in assembly. The result was not only a working game but also a discovery that it could run Doom, demonstrating the model's surprising capabilities in low-level coding and reverse compatibility.
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