Cognizant has been chosen by OpenAI as a global partner to expand the use of Codex, an AI tool designed to assist in software development. The integration of Codex into Cognizant's engineering workflows aims to standardize its application across various software development processes, including code generation, testing, refactoring, and documentation. Rajesh Varrier, President of Global Operations at Cognizant, emphasized that future engineering success will hinge on the collaboration between human judgment and AI capabilities. The use of Codex is expected to accelerate software delivery cycles and enhance code quality while also reducing costs and risks associated with large-scale modernization projects, particularly those involving legacy systems. Cognizant plans to incorporate Codex into its broader AI builder stack, which includes various AI platforms and cloud providers, ensuring that AI investments are aligned with business outcomes through effective workflow integration.