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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent to Automate Complex Tasks

The tool goes live for paid subscribers today, with in-chat commerce tests powered by Shopify rolling out later this month.

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ChatGPT Agent: OpenAI presenta su nueva plataforma para interactuar con el mundo
Con esta actualización, OpenAI busca consolidar su posición como líder en la oferta de soluciones avanzadas de IA para el público general y el sector empresarial.

Overview

  • ChatGPT Agent can autonomously complete multi-step tasks such as online shopping, travel bookings and data analysis by using tools and web navigation.
  • The feature is available starting July 17 for ChatGPT Pro, Plus and Team subscribers, with Enterprise and Education users scheduled to gain access later this month.
  • OpenAI is piloting an in-chat payment system with Shopify to enable direct transactions within the ChatGPT interface.
  • This launch builds on earlier developments like GPT-4o’s multimodal abilities and the Operator agent to position ChatGPT as a unified productivity and commerce platform.
  • Sam Altman warned that safeguards are crucial to prevent malicious actors from tricking AI agents into exposing private information or performing unauthorized actions.