Users Can Now Assign Tasks to OpenAI's Codex AI Agent via Voice Commands
A user shared their experience of assigning tasks to OpenAI's Codex AI agent using voice-based conversations, allowing it to function like a real employee. The agent can verbally confirm when a task is completed and is reportedly easy to set up for free. This development showcases the integration of voice user interfaces with AI agents, moving them closer to becoming autonomous, collaborative assistants in daily workflows. It highlights a shift towards more natural human-AI interaction for task management. The voice-based interaction allows hands-free task delegation, with the AI agent confirming task completion by saying "I'm finished." The setup is straightforward and accessible through a free interface.
## BACKGROUND
Codex is an AI coding agent developed by OpenAI, initially released in April 2025 as Codex CLI to assist with software engineering tasks like writing code and fixing bugs. Over time, OpenAI has expanded Codex's capabilities, positioning it as a broader enterprise agent platform. It is accessible through various interfaces, including ChatGPT's web app, desktop applications, and IDE integrations.