January 23, 2025:
OpenAIs Operator: Your AI-Powered Digital Assistant - OpenAI has launched Operator, a semi-autonomous AI agent for tasks such as booking tickets and compiling grocery lists. It is accessible to ChatGPT Pro subscribers and uses a cloud-based virtual browser to mimic human website interactions, leveraging GPT-4os capabilities for diverse tasks.
While businesses test its real-world applications, Operator faces competition from similar agents and challenges like blocked sites. OpenAI incorporates strong safety measures and privacy features, aiming to refine Operator into a secure digital assistant for both individual and enterprise use.