Shadowy AI Relay Disables OpenAI Codex, Claude Code Sandboxes

A mysterious service is offering AI coding tools, including those similar to OpenAI Codex and Claude, in areas where the original products are not available. This service is modifying the tools by disabling key security features, making them available in regions such as mainland China. The original products, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic, are not officially sold in these areas. The modified tools are being provided through an AI relay, which is operating in a secretive manner. The disabled security features pose a potential risk to users of these modified tools. The service's ability to circumvent restrictions and offer these tools in restricted regions raises concerns.