OpenAI Operator

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OpenAI Operator
Developer OpenAI
Initial releaseJanuary 23, 2025;9 months ago (2025-01-23)
Successor ChatGPT agent
Type AI agent
Website openai.com/index/introducing-operator/

OpenAI Operator was an AI agent developed by OpenAI, capable of autonomously performing tasks through web browser interactions, including filling forms, placing online orders, scheduling appointments, and other repetitive browser-based tasks. [1] [2] It uses OpenAI's advanced models to expand practical automation capabilities for users in daily activities. [3]

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Operator was launched on January 23, 2025. [4] It was released as a limited-access research preview to ChatGPT Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability. [5] Operator was deprecated after the release of ChatGPT agent, and is scheduled to shut down by August 31, 2025. [6]

Performance and limitations

In benchmark assessments, Operator achieved notable success, scoring 38.1% on OSWorld benchmarks (OS-level tasks) and 58.1% on WebArena benchmarks (web interactions). [7] However, it has not yet reached human-level accuracy and faces limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows. [3]

Safety and privacy

OpenAI emphasizes privacy and safety measures within Operator, including stringent data protection protocols and built-in safety checks designed to prevent unauthorized sensitive actions or information misuse. [3]

Availability

Initially, Operator was only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Lin, Belle (2025-01-23). "OpenAI's 'Operator' Agent Can Buy Groceries, File Expense Reports". Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660 . Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  2. ↑ Knight, Will (2025-01-23). "OpenAI's Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You". Wired. ISSN   1059-1028 . Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  3. 1 2 3 "Introducing Operator". OpenAI Blog. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  4. ↑ Metz, Cade (2025-01-23). "OpenAI Unveils A.I. Agent That Can Use Websites on Its Own". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  5. ↑ Kevin Roose (2025-02-01). "OpenAI's Operator Brings AI to Everyday Web Tasks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  6. ↑ "Operator - Release Notes". OpenAI Help Center. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  7. 1 2 McFarland, Alex (2025-01-24). "What You Need to Know About OpenAI's Operator". Unite.AI. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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