OpenAI says 97.9% of its employees are now using Codex, up from ~40%
OpenAI says 97.9% of its employees are now using Codex, up from ~40% in August 2025; non-developer usage of Codex has risen 137x for individual users
Codex, it's not just for developers, really — A company can learn a lot about the market by looking at its own employees.

SoftBank shares fell 12% after reports
SoftBank Group Corp.'s stock fell as much as 13% on concerns that OpenAI may hold off on an initial public offering until next year …
California launches tool to serve as an "early warning system"
California launches a tool to serve as an “early warning system” for widespread AI-driven job loss, linking AI exposure with unemployment insurance claims — Politicians like California Governor Gavin Newsom are under pressure to appear proactive in the face of the technology's threat to the labor market