Why OpenAI Had To Build A Real Windows Sandbox For Coding Agents
OpenAI's new Windows sandbox work for Codex shows that useful coding agents cannot live on vague trust. They need operating-system boundaries that match real developer workflows.
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OpenAI's new Windows sandbox work for Codex shows that useful coding agents cannot live on vague trust. They need operating-system boundaries that match real developer workflows.
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