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The core difference between Codex and ChatGPT is that Codex can directly modify code within a project, autonomously read the codebase, complete the full development-testing-debugging workflow, and deliver runnable results.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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9/12/2026
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Valid until: 12/11/2026
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