OpenAI just released their first AI agent and it's insane.

OPENAI'S NEW AI AGENT OPERATOR January 23, 2025 Introducing Operator A research preview of an agent that can use its own browser to perform tasks for you. Available to Pro users in the U.S. Go to Operator How Operator works Operator is powered by a new model called Computer-Using Agent (CUA). Combining GPT-4o's vision capabilities with advanced reasoning through reinforcement learning, CUA is trained to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) - the buttons, menus, and text fields people see on a screen. Operator can "see" (through screenshots) and "interact" (using all the actions a mouse and keyboard allow) with a browser, enabling it to take action on the web without requiring API integrations. If it encounters challenges or makes mistakes, Operator can leverage its reasoning abilities to self-correct. When it gets stuck and needs assistance, it simply hands control back to the user, ensuring a smooth and collaborative experience. How to use To get started, simply describe the task you'd like done and Operator can handle the rest. Users can choose to take over control of the remote browser at any point, and Operator is trained to proactively ask the user to take over for tasks that require login, payment details, or when solving CAPTCHAS. Users can personalize their workflows in Operator by adding custom instructions, either for all sites or for specific ones, such as setting preferences for airlines on Booking. Operator lets users save prompts, access on the homepage, and ideal for re-stocking tasks like restocking grocery cart. Similar to using a browser, users can have multiple tasks simultaneously by creating new conversations, like ordering a personalized enamel mug on Etsy while booking a campsite on Hipcamp. Operator A research preview of an agent that can use its own browser to perform tasks for you. Try it with ChatGPT Pro Learn more > Available to users on the ChatGPT Pro plan Find me a family friendly campsite at Joshua Tree this weekend Operation Navigating to Hipcamp for campsite Entering "Joshua Tree" for search Selecting broader area, Joshua Tree Entering dates for Joshua Tree trip Selecting dates for weekend stay Clicking Hipcamp Camp your way. Selecting dates for weekend stay Navigating to Hipcamp for campsite Entering "Joshua Tree" for search Selecting broader area, Joshua Tree Entering dates for Joshua Tree trip Selecting dates for weekend stay Adjusting start date to January 25th Adjusting start date to January 25th Navigating to Hipcamp for campsite Entering "Joshua Tree" for search Selecting broader area, Joshua Tree Entering dates for Joshua Tree trip Selecting dates for weekend stay Adjusting start date to January 25th Composite search request Navigating to Hipcamp for campsite Entering "Joshua Tree" for search Selecting broader area, Joshua Tree Entering dates for Joshua Tree trip Selecting dates for weekend stay Adjusting start date to January 25th Selecting dates for weekend stay Clicking Hipcamp HIPCAMP Camp your way. Test sites, RV spots, and glamping tents. Find the perfect place to match your camping style. Destination Roofing Dates Jan 25 - Jan 28 Search Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground is another excellent option with a 98% rating (104 reviews), tent and RV sites, and essential amenities. It starts at $40/night. Listing Book it Operator returns screenshots of its actions. Please monitor its work. It can make mistakes. January 23, 2025 Introducing Operator A research preview of an agent that can use its own browser to perform tasks for you. Available to Pro users in the U.S. Go to Operator