Shirt a Phobia

Sample Page

OpenAI Operator was an AI agent developed by OpenAI, capable of autonomously performing tasks through web browser interactions, including filling forms, placing online orders, scheduling appointments, and other repetitive browser-based tasks.[1][2] It uses OpenAI’s advanced models to expand practical automation capabilities for users in daily activities.[3]

Operator was launched on January 23, 2025.[4] It was released as a limited-access research preview to ChatGPT Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability.[5] Operator was deprecated after the release of ChatGPT agent, and shut down on August 31, 2025.[6]

Performance and limitations

In benchmark assessments, Operator achieved notable success, scoring 38.1% on OSWorld benchmarks (OS-level tasks) and 58.1% on WebArena benchmarks (web interactions).[7] However, it did not reach human-level accuracy and faced limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows.[3]

Safety and privacy

OpenAI emphasized privacy and safety measures within Operator, including stringent data protection protocols and built-in safety checks designed to prevent unauthorized sensitive actions or information misuse.[3]

Availability

Initially, Operator was only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future.[7]

References

  1. ^ Lin, Belle (2025-01-23). “OpenAI’s ‘Operator’ Agent Can Buy Groceries, File Expense Reports”. Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  2. ^ Knight, Will (2025-01-23). “OpenAI’s Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You”. Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  3. ^ a b c “Introducing Operator”. OpenAI Blog. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  4. ^ Metz, Cade (2025-01-23). “OpenAI Unveils A.I. Agent That Can Use Websites on Its Own”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  5. ^ Kevin Roose (2025-02-01). “OpenAI’s Operator Brings AI to Everyday Web Tasks”. The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  6. ^ “Operator – Release Notes”. OpenAI Help Center. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  7. ^ a b McFarland, Alex (2025-01-24). “What You Need to Know About OpenAI’s Operator”. Unite.AI. Retrieved 2025-03-31.