@gdb: the new pelican test
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A user suggests testing Codex's ability by instructing it to open Microsoft Paint and draw, referring to a new pelican test.
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the new pelican test
Alex (@Alex_FF): Tell Codex to open Microsoft Paint and try to draw you
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