OpenAI Hires Xcode Coding Assistant Alex Team for Codex

OpenAI hires the team behind Xcode coding assistant Alex to strengthen Codex and AI coding tools.
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OpenAI Hires Xcode Coding Assistant Alex Team for Codex
OpenAI Hires the Team Behind Xcode Coding Assistant Alex OpenAI hires the team behind Xcode coding assistant Alex, marking another strategic move to strengthen its AI coding portfolio. The team, which built a tool that seamlessly integrated AI models into Apple’s Xcode, will now join OpenAI’s Codex division—the group developing advanced AI coding agents. Image Credits:Alex Codes Why This Matters for Developers Alex gained attention as a Y Combinator-backed startup in 2024, offering developers an AI-powered boost inside Xcode. At the time, Apple’s platform lacked built-in AI capabilities, making Alex a standout solution. Things shifted when Apple updated Xcode to natively support ChatGPT and other AI integrations, raising questions about Alex’s future. By bringing this small but skilled team on board, OpenAI reinforces its focus on improving Codex and keeping its edge in developer tools. The Founder’s Perspective Daniel Edrisian, founder of Alex, confirmed the news on X. He reflected on the j…