OpenAI Operator

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OpenAI Operator
Developer(s) OpenAI
Initial releaseJanuary 23, 2025;45 days ago (2025-01-23)
Type AI agent
Website openai.com/index/introducing-operator/

OpenAI Operator is 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] It uses OpenAI's advanced models to expand practical automation capabilities for users in daily activities. [2]

Contents

Operator was released as a limited-access research preview to Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability. [3]

Features

Operator leverages OpenAI's Computer-Using Agent (CUA) technology, enabling it to navigate and interact with standard web interfaces without specialized integration. Key functionalities include:

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). However, it has not yet reached human-level accuracy and faces limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows. [2]

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. [2]

Availability

Initially, Operator is only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future. [2]

References

  1. "Introducing Operator". OpenAI Blog. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Introducing Operator". OpenAI Blog. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  3. Kevin Roose (2025-02-01). "OpenAI's Operator Brings AI to Everyday Web Tasks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-03-08.