Operator is capable of independently performing work for you — you give him a task, and he performs it.
Operator is capable of independently performing work for you — you give him a task, and he performs it.
The operator is based on a new model that the developers call a «computer-using agent» (CUA).
CUA combines the vision capabilities of GPT-4o with advanced reasoning through reinforcement learning. It is trained to operate a computer in the same way that humans do — looking at a screen, using a mouse, and using a keyboard.
The model still has limitations and will continue to evolve based on feedback. We plan to add CUA to the developer API soon.
Operator is one of our first agents, which are AIs capable of doing work for you independently—you give it a task and it will execute it. https://t.co/nbH7OMmkmO
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) January 23, 2025
«This is the first time our models can perform actions online, so we conducted extensive internal testing and engaged external experts to ensure that Operator is safe to use,» OpenAI noted.
The Operator «sees» interfaces through screenshots, presses buttons, enters text, and can correct errors on its own. If the task is complex, the agent hands control over to the user. Before important actions, such as entering passwords, the Operator always asks for confirmation. It also blocks malicious requests and prohibited content.
The agent already works with popular services like DoorDash, Instacart, OpenTable, and Uber. It can order food or make restaurant reservations.
Operator is now available for Pro users in the US at http://operator.chatgpt.com for $200 per month.
It will eventually become part of ChatGPT and be available to a wider range of users, including Plus, Team, and Enterprise subscriptions, by integrating the agent into ChatGPT.
As a reminder, recently, ChatGPT user noticed updates in the chatbot client code that indicate that the Operator AI agent will be available in a pre-release version for Pro subscribers. According to rumors, the Operator will be able to perform a number of tasks in the browser on behalf of the user.
The Information reported that OpenAI could launch Operator as early as this week.
Last November, it became known that OpenAI was preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence agent codenamed Operator as early as 2025. OpenAI’s AI agent can use a computer to perform actions on behalf of a person, such as writing code or booking tickets.
Senior Engineering Manager and IT blogger Dima Maleev assessed the prospects for the launch of the Operator AI Agent by OpenAI.
