OpenAI Operator

OpenAI Operator
Developer(s)	OpenAI
Initial release	January 23, 2025; 2 months ago
Type	AI agent
Website	openai.com/index/introducing-operator/

OpenAI Operator is 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 23 January 2025.^[4] It was released as a limited-access research preview to Pro-tier subscribers in the United States on February 1, 2025, with future plans to broaden availability.^[5]

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).^[6] However, it has not yet reached human-level accuracy and faces limitations with intricate user interfaces and extended workflows.^[3]

Safety and privacy

OpenAI emphasizes 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 is only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., with plans for broader availability to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the future.^[6]

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.
^ González, Fernanda (2025-01-23). "OpenAI presenta Operator, una IA capaz de usar la web por ti". WIRED (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-03-31.
^ ^a ^b ^c "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.
^ ^a ^b McFarland, Alex (2025-01-24). "What You Need to Know About OpenAI's Operator". Unite.AI. Retrieved 2025-03-31.

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[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] González, Fernanda (2025-01-23). "OpenAI presenta Operator, una IA capaz de usar la web por ti". WIRED (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-03-31.

[OpenAI_Blog-3] "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.

[:0-6] McFarland, Alex (2025-01-24). "What You Need to Know About OpenAI's Operator". Unite.AI. Retrieved 2025-03-31.

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