Beijing time, February 21, 2025: OpenAI announced today that its AI tool, Operator, has officially launched for Pro users in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and most regions where ChatGPT is available. This news was shared on the X platform, marking an important step in the global promotion of Operator. However, the rollout in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland is still ongoing, with specific updates to follow.
Operator Expands to Multiple Countries
Operator is an AI agent tool developed by OpenAI, capable of controlling a browser through a visual interface to autonomously complete online tasks such as booking tickets and shopping. This tool was initially launched in January 2025 in the United States, exclusively for ChatGPT Pro users (with a subscription fee of $200 per month). The countries included in this expansion are Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, as well as most regions where ChatGPT is available, demonstrating OpenAI's commitment to accelerating its global presence.
“The speed of Operator's rollout is impressive,” said an industry observer, “especially in the Asian and American markets, which may be closely related to the high demand for AI tools in these regions.”
Challenges in European Rollout
Despite the rapid expansion of Operator's coverage, OpenAI noted in the announcement that the launch in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland is still progressing. The company has committed to providing ongoing updates regarding this progress, but has not disclosed a specific timeline. Analysts speculate that this delay may be related to Europe’s strict data privacy regulations (such as GDPR) or technical adaptation issues.
“The legal environment in the European market imposes higher requirements for AI deployment,” pointed out technology commentator Li Ming, “OpenAI needs to ensure that Operator complies with local regulations, which may take more time.”
User Reactions and Future Outlook
The launch of Operator has garnered widespread attention from Pro users. Many users have stated that this tool can significantly enhance work efficiency, especially when handling repetitive online tasks. OpenAI has indicated that it will continue to optimize Operator's features and plans to expand its availability to more regions in the future.
As of now, the specific coverage of Operator is highly correlated with the availability of ChatGPT. It is reported that ChatGPT is available in multiple countries and regions worldwide, including South America, Asia, and parts of Europe. This rollout of Operator is seen as an important attempt by OpenAI in the field of AI applications, adding new momentum to its globalization strategy.
The full announcement from OpenAI on the X platform is as follows:
“Operator is now available for Pro users in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and most regions where ChatGPT is accessible. We are still working to expand Operator to the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, and progress will be updated continuously!”
As Operator is gradually rolled out, OpenAI's AI ecosystem is becoming increasingly complete, and its influence in the global technology market will further expand.
