January 23, 2025:
OpenAIs Operator Automates Web Tasks Autonomously - OpenAI has introduced Operator, an AI agent available in a research preview for $200 Pro ChatGPT users in the U.S. This agent utilizes a Computer-Using Agent model to perform tasks like travel booking and shopping on websites autonomously. For sensitive tasks, supervision is required to ensure safety and reliability.
While Operator currently manages basic tasks and has some limitations, it aims to broaden user capabilities over time. By interacting with websites much like a human, it promises to automate a range of web tasks, enhancing the efficiency of online activities.
