Codex
Category: Current AI Models
Category: Current AI Models
Definition
Codex is OpenAI's AI system that translates natural language into working code across dozens of programming languages.
How It Works
Trained on billions of lines of public code, Codex understands both human language and programming syntax. You describe what you want in plain English, and it generates the corresponding code.
Codex powers GitHub Copilot and was the foundation for GPT-4's coding abilities.
Why It Matters
Codex revolutionized programming by making it more accessible. Developers can focus on problem-solving while AI handles syntax and implementation details.
It showed that AI could understand and generate complex, structured languages beyond just natural conversation.
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