Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies

Every wish on your AI wish list? 🧞‍♂️

It's already here in OpenAI's Codex. 

While the masses are months behind just now discovering Claude Cowork, there's a new wave taking over in Codex. 

Bad part? It has the word 'code' in the name, so most people assume they're not technical enough. 

Good news? If you can use ChatGPT, you can use Codex. (It's pretty much the same thing.) 

We already broke down the Codex basics in Part 1 of our AI at Work on Wednesday series, so we're doubling down on the Codex classroom in part 2. 

We'll tackle Skills, Plugins, Computer Use, Remote Control and more. 

But the big takeaway? Codex can probably already do most of the work you do in front of a computer. We'll show you how. 

OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies -- An Everyday AI Chat wit Jordan Wilson

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. OpenAI Codex Desktop Overview & Benefits
2. Advanced Codex Agentic Strategies Explained
3. Codex vs Claude vs Gemini: Feature Breakdown
4. Unified Memory & Project Management in Codex
5. Codex Plugins, Skills, and App Integrations
6. Scheduled Automation in OpenAI Codex
7. Computer Use and Remote Desktop Control
8. ChatGPT Mobile App as Codex Controller
9. Automated Podcast Guest Research Workflow
10. Real-Time Chain-of-Thought & Task Management

Timestamps:

00:00 The holy grail of AI

04:15 Introducing everyday AI host Jordan Wilson

08:37 Automating tedious tasks with codex

11:46 Managing guest information tools

13:35 Setting up guest interviews

17:21 Monitoring AI with Codex

21:17 Demo of software's memory limitations

22:23 Why I use ChatGPT online

28:16 Explaining Gmail permissions

28:45 Understanding Gmail app permissions

33:55 Comparing Claude and Codex AI

35:45 Using computer use software issues

40:03 Using Chat GPT as a remote control

43:55 Organizing digital files and projects

47:51 Testing web browsing features

48:51 Balancing focus with busy schedule

51:55 Sharing experience with codecs app

Keywords: 

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