Would you trust AI on a locked laptop?

OpenAI is reportedly working on a Codex Computer Use upgrade that could let the agent control Mac apps remotely, maybe even when a laptop is locked or asleep, and potentially operate other desktop devices running Codex without SSH.

- Phone-to-desktop control getting more useful (this is huge)

- Codex potentially testing apps, GUIs, and simulators remotely

- Less need to walk back to your machine just to unlock it

- Multi-device workflows from one main device

- A possible future where agents manage dedicated Mac Minis or dev boxes

- Big productivity upside for builders, devs, and automation teams

- Big security and permissions questions for Apple and users

- Another sign that AI agents are moving from chat into real environments

I can see this being huge for dev workflows, but I also think the locked-screen part is where things get interesting fast. What do you guys think, would you trust an AI agent to keep working on your desktop while you are away?

I have mixed feelings. I could see this being super useful, but I would do a deep research if/when it's released so I fully understand the security features and security risks involved.

Read the full article here: https://www.testingcatalog.com/openai-will-let-codex-control-other-desktop-devices-via-computer-use

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