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Always-on and self-starting AI agents might be OpenAI's next big play

Always-on and self-starting AI agents might be OpenAI's next big play

TL;DROpenAI is testing always-on AI agents that work independently without waiting for user input.

Why it matters: Autonomous AI agents could reshape software development and automation, but raise safety and control concerns.

OpenAI is building a "Persistent Mode" for its AI agent Codex that stays active indefinitely and generates its own follow-up tasks. WIRED found the relevant code, and OpenAI confirmed the tests. The feature comes with risks, though. With GPT-5.6 Sol, persistent behavior already…

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