Episode 109 · AI Explored
Getting Started with Codex by OpenAI: The Future of Business
9 Jun 2026 · 51 min
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Wondering how to set Codex up and connect it to your tech stack? Curious about using Skills with Codex? To discover how to use Codex by OpenAI to automate business workflows, no coding background required, I interview Karl Yeh.
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Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing · Business · English
This is the podcast for marketers, creators, and business owners who want to know how to use AI. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover practical and actionable ways to put AI to work. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/aipod
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