OpenAI ChatGPT Update

May 21, 2026 Codex updates add richer context capture, generally available Goal mode, improved browser annotations, and remote locked computer use for eligible Mac Computer Use users. Browser use also gets faster asset extraction, read-only JavaScript context, tab grouping improvements, and reliability fixes.

• Locked computer use lets eligible Mac Computer Use users keep Codex working remotely and securely after the Mac locks, subject to existing Computer Use regional constraints.

• Browser use reliability improvements.
• Less Chrome extension tab clutter.
• Tab grouping usability improvements.
• Faster asset extraction for browser use.

• Appshots in the Codex macOS app let you attach an app window to a thread with a hotkey, including a screenshot and available text.
• Goal mode is generally available across the Codex app, IDE extension, and CLI.
• In-app browser annotations support more precise styling feedback for browser-based and frontend work.
• Browser use includes advanced annotation mode and read-only JavaScript context.

• Locked computer use is available only to eligible Mac Computer Use users and remains subject to existing regional constraints.
• Appshots capture both a screenshot and available text from the attached app window.

Product Information

Vendor: OpenAI

Product: ChatGPT

Release date: May 21, 2026