OpenAI launches AI assistant for everyday tasks
Operator uses AI vision and reasoning to complete tasks without APIs.
OpenAI has launched an advanced AI agent, Operator, designed to automate repetitive online tasks such as ordering groceries or booking restaurants. Operator uses its own browser to interact with buttons, menus, and text fields, removing the need for custom API integrations.
The tool operates independently once enabled, but it is designed to seek user approval for actions involving sensitive information like logins or payments. Its functionality relies on OpenAI’s GPT-4o vision model and advanced reasoning capabilities, allowing it to self-correct mistakes or transfer control back to users when needed.
Operator is currently in a research preview phase, available exclusively to US-based ChatGPT Pro subscribers. Feedback from early adopters will shape its future development before it becomes accessible to more users.
OpenAI is collaborating with companies including DoorDash, Uber, and StubHub to align Operator with real-world needs and industry norms, ensuring practicality and reliability for diverse applications.
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