How OpenAI Built Its Coding Agent

In this episode of the a16z Podcast, Anjney Midha interviews Alexander Embiricos, product lead for Codex at OpenAI, about the origin, development, and future of Codex, OpenAI's coding agent. They discuss the evolution of Codex, its unique cloud-based form factor, and the safety considerations driving its design. They explore how developers are using Codex, the challenges of prompt injection attacks, and the shift towards AI-driven code generation and review. They also touch on the implications for computer science education and the potential for AI agents to revolutionize software development across various industries, including addressing legacy code modernization.