OpenAI has launched a new AI assistant called “Operator,” which can perform various online tasks such as ordering groceries and making reservations, initially available to ChatGPT Pro users. While it offers extensive capabilities, users must still provide some input and confirm actions, and safety measures are in place to prevent misuse.
OpenAI recently introduced a new AI tool called “Operator,” designed to assist users with a variety of web-based tasks. Announced on Thursday, this assistant will initially be available exclusively to ChatGPT Pro users. Operator is described as an agent capable of navigating web pages and interacting with various elements like buttons and menus, allowing it to perform tasks that users typically handle online.
The capabilities of Operator are quite extensive, including tasks such as ordering groceries, purchasing tickets, calculating refunds, downloading lectures, and combining PDFs. However, OpenAI has cautioned that the tool may make mistakes with certain queries and is not fully autonomous. Users may still need to provide some input manually, such as entering passwords, and Operator will seek confirmation before executing actions like sending emails or completing orders.
OpenAI has implemented safety measures to ensure that Operator does not engage in harmful or illegal activities. The tool is restricted from accessing certain preemptively blocked websites, including those related to gambling, adult content, and the sale of drugs and firearms. This is part of OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI usage and user safety.
Currently, Operator is available only to users subscribed to the ChatGPT Pro Plan, which costs $200 per month. However, OpenAI has plans to expand access to other subscription tiers, including ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Team, and ChatGPT Enterprise. This move is part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to enhance its offerings and make advanced AI tools more accessible to a wider audience.
The introduction of Operator marks a significant step towards achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is defined as the capability of a machine to understand or learn any intellectual task that a human can perform. As competition in the AI market intensifies, with companies like Google also vying for advancements in this field, OpenAI’s Operator represents a notable advancement in the functionality and potential of AI assistants.