Codex evolves from coding tool to productivity hub

OpenAI’s latest report reveals that Codex is no longer just for developers. With over 5 million weekly active users—up 6x since February—the tool is now a staple for knowledge workers, who make up 20% of users and are the fastest-growing segment. These workers use Codex to automate reports, spreadsheets, presentations, data analysis, and even build simple apps without engineering help. The biggest spikes are in data analysis, research, and creating work artifacts. People are also running multiple Codex tasks at once, letting them investigate, draft, and automate simultaneously. That speed boost means workers can tackle bigger projects, expand their roles, and potentially climb the career ladder faster. Across industries, Codex cuts through common pain points: finding scattered info, coordinating across tools, and speeding up approvals. Why it matters: This shift shows AI assistants moving beyond specialized tasks to become essential work multipliers, hinting at a future where everyone gets a digital co-pilot.