A new version of OpenAI’s Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip
February 18, 2026
•TechCrunch_AI•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •OpenAI releases GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a lightweight version of Codex for faster inference.
- •This version is powered by a dedicated chip from Cerebras, marking a new level of integration in their partnership.
- •Spark is designed for swift, real-time collaboration and rapid iteration, currently in research preview for ChatGPT Pro users.
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