OpenAI launches Codex desktop app to rival Anthropic

by | Feb 3, 2026 | E-commerce News

OpenAI launched a desktop application for its Codex coding tool to challenge rivals in the generative AI market. The company is positioning the new interface to help users manage multiple AI agents simultaneously for complex tasks like information analysis. The release is seeking to capture market share from Anthropic, whose Claude Code product currently is dominating the sector with $1 billion in annualized revenue.

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