With new plugins feature, OpenAI officially takes Codex beyond coding

Codex's new plugins slash spreadsheet work by 70% through natural-language commands, expanding beyond code to automate email drafting and data entry. This update outperforms #6's single-hand gaming hack in impact—over 1 million users have automated tasks in week one, 50% cheaper than hiring a virtual assistant. The AI handles 85% of repetitive office jobs without coding, faster than the average plugin suite, and integrates with 200+ apps.