AI Matters
Why it matters
OpenAI tests always-on AI agents that run indefinitely
The Decoder Always-on and self-starting AI agents might be OpenAI's next big play
OpenAI is testing a "Persistent Mode" for its Codex system that allows AI agents to remain active indefinitely and proactively generate their own follow-up tasks.
Why it matters
Persistent AI agents can work in the background to complete complex, multi-step tasks without needing constant human prompts or supervision.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026