OpenAI Operator
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| Developer(s) | OpenAI |
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| Initial release | January 23, 2025 |
| Engine | |
| Replaced by | ChatGPT agent |
| Type | AI agent |
| Website | openai |
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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] ChatGPT agent, which had absorbed Operator's browser-control functionality, was itself removed from ChatGPT in early August 2026 without an advance deprecation notice; OpenAI's help center directed remaining users to ChatGPT Work and to a separate cloud browser feature for browser-based workflows.[7]
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).[8] 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.[8]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Knight, Will (2025-01-23). "OpenAI's Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Introducing Operator". OpenAI Blog. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Kevin Roose (2025-02-01). "OpenAI's Operator Brings AI to Everyday Web Tasks". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ↑ "Operator - Release Notes". OpenAI Help Center. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ↑ "ChatGPT agent". OpenAI Help Center. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 McFarland, Alex (2025-01-24). "What You Need to Know About OpenAI's Operator". Unite.AI. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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