OpenAI Introduces Operator, an AI Agent for Web-Based Tasks

Exclusive to ChatGPT Pro subscribers, Operator can perform browser tasks like booking tickets and ordering groceries, though its functionality remains limited in its early stages.

Operator, powered by OpenAI's new Computer-Using Agent (CUA) model, can execute multi-step tasks in a web browser using simulated mouse and keyboard inputs.
Currently available only to ChatGPT Pro users at $200 per month, Operator's broader rollout to other subscription tiers is planned for the future.
The AI agent collaborates with select companies like Instacart, DoorDash, and Priceline to optimize task execution, though its performance on non-partnered sites may vary.
Operator includes privacy safeguards, such as requiring user approval for sensitive actions and the ability to opt out of data sharing for AI training.
Early users report mixed results, with Operator occasionally making errors, running slowly, or fabricating information, highlighting its experimental nature.