Codex 'Persistent Mode' spotted: Continues reasoning until asleep
daniel_mac8 · x · 2026-08-29
A cited message reveals a 'Persistent Mode' prompt in the Codex open-source repo. This mode promises a higher level of reasoning, continuing to work until put to sleep and proactively generating follow-up tasks. It may pair with GPT-Astra, reportedly trained for long-horizon tasks, potentially creating a powerful combination.
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