OpenAI Accelerates Codex Enterprise Push via Consultancy Partnerships

OpenAI launched Codex Labs on April 21, 2026, to embed specialists in customer organizations while expanding partnerships with global consultancies including Accenture, Capgemini, CGI, Cognizant, Infosys, PwC, and Tata Consultancy Services. Weekly Codex usage surged to over 4 million developers from about 3 million earlier this month, as the company shutters smaller projects to focus on core AI products like Codex and ChatGPT. This enterprise drive heightens competition with Anthropic and big tech but bolsters revenue prospects for Microsoft, OpenAI's key backer, amid rising AI adoption.