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OpenAI has introduced Operator, a new AI agent designed to simplify daily tasks through automation. This innovative tool helps users manage their workload effectively, freeing up time for more important activities.
With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, Operator can transform how individuals and businesses approach task management.
Operator Acts On Your Behalf
Operator is an AI agent from OpenAI that uses a web browser to complete tasks like a human. It can click, scroll, type, and navigate websites to book reservations, order groceries, or schedule services.
As noted in the post below, it’s powered by a model called Computer-Using Agent (CUA), allowing it to interact with websites without APIs. Users can customize instructions and take control when needed:
Currently available to the U.S. Pro users, Operator includes safety checks and will expand with future updates.
It’s Being Trained To Use The Web
Operator is in active development and learning how to navigate the web like a human. It browses sites, clicks buttons, and completes tasks with increasing accuracy.
Check out the post below, which highlights that every user interaction—clicks, prompts, and feedback—helps improve Operator’s performance. It’s still in research preview, but the use cases are growing fast:
From planning trips to booking appointments and researching products, Operator is learning to handle a wide range of web-based tasks efficiently and independently with minimal user input.
Still In Early Stages, But Promising
Operator is currently in a research preview, showing exciting potential as a next-generation AI assistant. It can already handle tasks like booking services, managing schedules, and browsing websites.
As shown in the video below, this tool mimics real human interaction with the web. It’s responsive, adaptable, and still learning:
Though early in development, Operator is rapidly evolving. With user feedback and testing, it promises to become even more powerful and accessible.
