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Aidan McLaughlin

Works at a lab
Last updated: Jan 5, 2026May be out of date
RoleAI researcher, OpenAI core models
EarnsWorks at a lab
Sources5 cited fields · medium confidence

Codex to turn research questions into browser dashboards and to explain unfamiliar code.

build a website that visualizes this end-to-end academy.openai.com

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Works at a lab
Harness
Codex
Uses Codex as a collaborator rather than an autopilot for research and front-end development.
Tools
Python and SQL
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3 views · 0 equipped · last source Jan 5, 2026. Ask @aidan_mclau for an update

Tools

Python and SQL
Continues to use them for analytics while delegating browser-interface work to Codex.
academy.openai.com, 2026-01
HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Codex drafts the front-end code for interactive research visualizations.
academy.openai.com, 2026-01

Workflow

  1. 1Describe the analytical goal, let Codex scaffold a browser app, then iterate conversationally.academy.openai.com, 2026-01
  2. 2Ask Codex to explain components, data flows, or diffs in unfamiliar codebases.academy.openai.com, 2026-01

Timeline

  1. 2026-01-05HarnessCodexacademy.openai.com, 2026-01
  2. 2026-01-05ToolsPython and SQLacademy.openai.com, 2026-01
  3. 2026-01-05ToolsHTML/CSS/JavaScriptacademy.openai.com, 2026-01

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