Pakistan, May 4 -- OpenAI has introduced a new feature called "Codex Pets" in its Codex coding tool, adding AI-powered animated companions designed to enhance user experience during development tasks. The update reflects the growing trend of AI "companions" that assist users in a more interactive and visual way.

The company said these AI pets are lightweight animated assistants that stay active within coding projects. They provide real-time updates on project status, allowing users to monitor ongoing tasks without switching between tabs. This is intended to make workflow management smoother and more engaging.

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Users can track active threads, view ongoing coding processes, and stay updated ...