OpenAI announced last Friday that it is launching its latest AI agent tool, Operator, for ChatGPT Pro users in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. The introduction of this tool marks an important expansion for OpenAI in the field of artificial intelligence, aimed at helping users complete various daily tasks more efficiently.
Since its initial launch in the United States in January of this year, Operator has garnered significant attention and has become one of the few "AI agents" in the market capable of performing tasks on behalf of users. It can carry out a variety of operations, including booking tickets, making restaurant reservations, submitting expense reports, and even shopping on e-commerce websites. These features not only enhance user productivity but also provide great convenience in their daily lives.
However, it is important to note that Operator is currently available only to ChatGPT Pro users who pay a monthly subscription fee of $200, and users can only access this tool through a dedicated webpage. Nevertheless, OpenAI has stated that it plans to make this service available to all ChatGPT users in the future. Operator runs in a separate browser window, allowing users to control it at any time to ensure safety and transparency while completing tasks.
The competition in the AI agent space is quite intense, with companies like Google, Anthropic, and Rabbit also developing similar agent tools. However, Google’s project is currently still on a waiting list, Anthropic provides access to its agent interface through an API, and Rabbit's agent model is limited to users who own its devices.
With the rollout of Operator, OpenAI is further expanding its influence in the global market. This not only offers users smarter options but also promotes the application and popularization of artificial intelligence technology across various fields.