OpenAI removes usage charges for Codex Auto-review feature

OpenAI has made its automated code safety checking tool free for anyone logged in with a ChatGPT account. According to an update shared by an OpenAI employee on social media, the Auto-review feature will no longer count against user plan limits. The tool operates by using a second AI background assistant to review programming steps before execution.

When developers use AI to write software, manually clicking to approve every single action can quickly become exhausting. By offering an automated security checker at no added charge, OpenAI aims to stop unintended or risky command mistakes while keeping complex projects moving smoothly. Making this safety layer free removes financial friction for creators seeking better security guardrails.

It remains unclear how effectively this secondary review layer will detect subtle or sophisticated software errors during long tasks. Furthermore, offering continuous multi-agent processing for free raises questions about how OpenAI plans to manage the underlying compute expenses as more developers turn on the feature.