Codex starts encrypting prompts, uses ciphertext for inference instead
Codex has implemented encryption for multi-agent prompts and messages, storing only ciphertext for inter-agent communication while leaving human-readable content fields empty. This security enhancement creates a regression that removes the readable task audit trail from rollout histories and debug surfaces, making it difficult for developers to review what tasks were assigned to subagents or what messages were sent between agents after deployment.
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