OpenAI Doubles Codex Sponsorship Places for Open Source Maintainers

OpenAI has begun the second round of its Codex for Open Source sponsorship programme, increasing the number of available places from 5,000 to 10,000. Selected open-source maintainers will receive six months of access to ChatGPT Pro 5x, including Codex capabilities. The programme is aimed at active projects or repositories considered particularly significant to the wider software ecosystem.

Maintainers who applied during the first round may apply again, with selection based on the merit of their repository, according to the programme’s official guidance. Successful applicants will also receive access to API credits for coding, maintenance automation and release workflows, while access to Codex Security will be provided conditionally. The sponsorship is stated to be worth $600.

The article says the earlier ChatGPT Pro 20x tier has been suspended, meaning this round will provide the 5x subscription rather than the higher-usage option reportedly available during the first round. It does not specify the application deadline or explain how many applicants will ultimately be selected beyond the 10,000 available places.