OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3-Codex, Most Capable AI Coding Model Yet, in Race with Anthropic

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OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3-Codex, Most Capable AI Coding Model Yet, in Race with Anthropic

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OpenAI launched GPT-5.3-Codex on February 5, claiming it is the most capable agentic coding model for complex software engineering tasks. The model is 25% faster than its predecessor and outperforms on key benchmarks. The release came only minutes after Anthropic launched its own competing coding model, intensifying the AI arms race in 2026.

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